Heights Elementary School vs Lexington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,057 students
Lexington Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida | Lexington Middle School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #674 of 2,187 | #166 of 563 |
| National rank | #10723 of 50,301 | #4041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,057 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 69% |
| city | Fort Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 66.8).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 38.3%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.3).
- •Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 1,054.
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 Heights Elementary School better than Lexington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heights Elementary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 66.8 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 Heights Elementary School and Lexington Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary School: 1,057. Lexington Middle School: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary School and Lexington Middle School rank in Florida?
Heights Elementary School is 674th of 2,187 and Lexington Middle School is 166th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).