Highland City Elementary School vs Spessard L Holland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 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
Spessard L Holland Elementary
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students
| Measure | Highland City Elementary School Highland City, Florida | Spessard L Holland Elementary Bartow, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 2,187 | #1390 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18046 of 50,301 | #23507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| city | Highland City | Bartow |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 52.4).
- •Highland City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Highland City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Highland City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Highland City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.2).
- •Spessard L Holland Elementary is the larger school with 843 students compared with 414.
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 Spessard L Holland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland City Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 52.4 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 Spessard L Holland Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Highland City and Bartow in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland City Elementary School: 414. Spessard L Holland Elementary: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland City Elementary School and Spessard L Holland Elementary rank in Florida?
Highland City Elementary School is 1075th of 2,187 and Spessard L Holland Elementary is 1390th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).