Highland Elementary School vs South Grade Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
976 students
South Grade Elementary School
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Lake Worth, Florida | South Grade Elementary School Lake Worth, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1890 of 2,187 | #1930 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #33424 of 50,301 | #34335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 976 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Lake Worth | Lake Worth |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 36.5).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •South Grade Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 78.2%).
- •South Grade Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 624.
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 Elementary School better than South Grade Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 36.5 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 Elementary School and South Grade Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Worth and Lake Worth in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 976. South Grade Elementary School: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and South Grade Elementary School rank in Florida?
Highland Elementary School is 1890th of 2,187 and South Grade Elementary School is 1930th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).