Highlands Elementary School vs Kissimmee Middle 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.
Highlands Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
Kissimmee Middle School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
892 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Kissimmee, Florida | Kissimmee Middle School Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2033 of 2,187 | #458 of 563 |
| National rank | #37212 of 50,301 | #10593 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 564 | 892 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| city | Kissimmee | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kissimmee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 32.0).
- •Kissimmee Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Kissimmee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 65.1%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.2).
- •Kissimmee Middle School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 564.
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 Highlands Elementary School better than Kissimmee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kissimmee Middle School ranks higher (36.3 vs 32.0 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 Highlands Elementary School and Kissimmee Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 564. Kissimmee Middle School: 892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Kissimmee Middle School rank in Florida?
Highlands Elementary School is 2033rd of 2,187 and Kissimmee Middle School is 458th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).