Highlands Elementary School vs Lake Mary Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary School
Winter Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
Lake Mary Elementary School
Lake Mary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Winter Springs, Florida | Lake Mary Elementary School Lake Mary, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #709 of 2,187 | #546 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11381 of 50,301 | #8455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 503 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| city | Winter Springs | Lake Mary |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Mary Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 69.9).
- •Lake Mary Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Lake Mary Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Lake Mary Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 62.2%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Lake Mary Elementary School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 503.
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 Lake Mary Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Mary Elementary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 69.9 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 Lake Mary Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Winter Springs and Lake Mary in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 503. Lake Mary Elementary School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Lake Mary Elementary School rank in Florida?
Highlands Elementary School is 709th of 2,187 and Lake Mary Elementary School is 546th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).