Highland City Elementary School vs Valleyview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 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
Valleyview Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students
| Measure | Highland City Elementary School Highland City, Florida | Valleyview Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1075 of 2,187 | #319 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18046 of 50,301 | #4952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 84% |
| city | Highland City | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valleyview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 60.2).
- •Valleyview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 64%).
- •Valleyview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 55%).
- •Valleyview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 63.5%).
- •Highland City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Valleyview Elementary School is the larger school with 783 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 Valleyview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valleyview Elementary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 60.2 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 Valleyview Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Highland City and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland City Elementary School: 414. Valleyview Elementary School: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland City Elementary School and Valleyview Elementary School rank in Florida?
Highland City Elementary School is 1075th of 2,187 and Valleyview Elementary School is 319th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).