Highland City Elementary School vs Polk State College Collegiate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland City Elementary School
Highland City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 10–12
343 students
| Measure | Highland City Elementary School Highland City, Florida | Polk State College Collegiate High School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 0 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 2,187 | #576 of 576 |
| National rank | #18046 of 50,301 | #16907 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 414 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 68.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64% | – |
| city | Highland City | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 0.4).
- •Highland City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 68.6).
- •Highland City Elementary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 343.
- •Highland City Elementary School is a public school while Polk State College Collegiate High School 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 Highland City Elementary School better than Polk State College Collegiate High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland City Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 0.4 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 Highland City Elementary School and Polk State College Collegiate High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Highland City and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland City Elementary School: 414. Polk State College Collegiate High School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland City Elementary School and Polk State College Collegiate High School rank in Florida?
Highland City Elementary School is 1075th of 2,187 and Polk State College Collegiate High School is 576th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).