Hamlin Elementary vs Imagine Schools at South Lake
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamlin Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Imagine Schools at South Lake
Clermont · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,064 students
| Measure | Hamlin Elementary Winter Garden, Florida | Imagine Schools at South Lake Clermont, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #556 of 2,187 | #232 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8643 of 50,301 | #3949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 549 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Winter Garden | Clermont |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Schools at South Lake scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 73.9).
- •Hamlin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 20.5%).
- •Hamlin Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.4).
- •Imagine Schools at South Lake is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 549.
- •Hamlin Elementary is a public school while Imagine Schools at South Lake is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hamlin Elementary better than Imagine Schools at South Lake?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Schools at South Lake ranks higher (81.9 vs 73.9 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 Hamlin Elementary and Imagine Schools at South Lake?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Winter Garden and Clermont in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamlin Elementary: 549. Imagine Schools at South Lake: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamlin Elementary and Imagine Schools at South Lake rank in Florida?
Hamlin Elementary is 556th of 2,187 and Imagine Schools at South Lake is 232nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).