Hickory Creek Elementary School vs Robert M. Paterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Creek Elementary School
Saint Johns · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
669 students
Robert M. Paterson Elementary
Orange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
665 students
| Measure | Hickory Creek Elementary School Saint Johns, Florida | Robert M. Paterson Elementary Orange Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 2,187 | #78 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #794 of 50,301 | #1686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 669 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 78% |
| city | Saint Johns | Orange Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 86.9).
- •Hickory Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 78%).
- •Hickory Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Hickory Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 32.8%).
- •Robert M. Paterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.9).
- •Hickory Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 665.
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 Hickory Creek Elementary School better than Robert M. Paterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Creek Elementary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 86.9 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 Hickory Creek Elementary School and Robert M. Paterson Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Saint Johns and Orange Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Creek Elementary School: 669. Robert M. Paterson Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Creek Elementary School and Robert M. Paterson Elementary rank in Florida?
Hickory Creek Elementary School is 24th of 2,187 and Robert M. Paterson Elementary is 78th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).