Hamilton County High School vs Lake Placid High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 385 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton County High School
Jasper · Public high · Grades 6–12
808 students
Lake Placid High School
Lake Placid · Public high · Grades 9–12
829 students
| Measure | Hamilton County High School Jasper, Florida | Lake Placid High School Lake Placid, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 576 | #450 of 576 |
| National rank | #13160 of 16,910 | #11643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 808 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Jasper | Lake Placid |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Placid High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 30.8).
- •Lake Placid High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Lake Placid High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Lake Placid High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 72.3%).
- •Hamilton County High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.3).
- •Lake Placid High School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 808.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton County High School better than Lake Placid High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Placid High School ranks higher (37.3 vs 30.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hamilton County High School and Lake Placid High School?
About 385 km in a straight line, between Jasper and Lake Placid in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton County High School: 808. Lake Placid High School: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton County High School and Lake Placid High School rank in Florida?
Hamilton County High School is 513th of 576 and Lake Placid High School is 450th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).