Highlands Elementary School vs Osceola County School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 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
Osceola County School for the Arts
Kissimmee · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,002 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Kissimmee, Florida | Osceola County School for the Arts Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2033 of 2,187 | #38 of 576 |
| National rank | #37212 of 50,301 | #1699 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 564 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 91% |
| city | Kissimmee | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Osceola County School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 32.0).
- •Osceola County School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (91% vs 32%).
- •Osceola County School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 36%).
- •Osceola County School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 65.1%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.6).
- •Osceola County School for the Arts is the larger school with 1,002 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 Osceola County School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Osceola County School for the Arts ranks higher (77.2 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 Osceola County School for the Arts?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 564. Osceola County School for the Arts: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Osceola County School for the Arts rank in Florida?
Highlands Elementary School is 2033rd of 2,187 and Osceola County School for the Arts is 38th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).