Heron Heights Elementary School vs Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heron Heights Elementary School
Parkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,040 students
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,089 students
| Measure | Heron Heights Elementary School Parkland, Florida | Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Parkland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #182 of 2,187 | #73 of 576 |
| National rank | #3088 of 50,301 | #2715 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,040 | 3,089 |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | 3,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 66% |
| city | Parkland | Parkland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heron Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 72.4).
- •Heron Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Heron Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Heron Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 13.2%).
- •Heron Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 24.7).
- •Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is the larger school with 3,089 students compared with 1,040.
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 Heron Heights Elementary School better than Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heron Heights Elementary School ranks higher (83.6 vs 72.4 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 Heron Heights Elementary School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Parkland and Parkland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heron Heights Elementary School: 1,040. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School: 3,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heron Heights Elementary School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School rank in Florida?
Heron Heights Elementary School is 182nd of 2,187 and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is 73rd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).