Highland Lakes Elementary School vs Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Lakes Elementary School
Palm Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
Palm Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | Highland Lakes Elementary School Palm Harbor, Florida | Joseph L. Carwise Middle School Palm Harbor, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #513 of 2,187 | #112 of 563 |
| National rank | #7896 of 50,301 | #2775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 449 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 70% |
| city | Palm Harbor | Palm Harbor |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 72.8).
- •Highland Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 39.6%).
- •Highland Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 449.
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 Lakes Elementary School better than Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (75.1 vs 72.8 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 Lakes Elementary School and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palm Harbor and Palm Harbor in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Lakes Elementary School: 449. Joseph L. Carwise Middle School: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Lakes Elementary School and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School rank in Florida?
Highland Lakes Elementary School is 513th of 2,187 and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is 112th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).