Highlands Elementary School vs Layer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 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
Layer Elementary School
Winter Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Winter Springs, Florida | Layer Elementary School Winter Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #709 of 2,187 | #601 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11381 of 50,301 | #9390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 503 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| city | Winter Springs | Winter Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Layer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 69.9).
- •Layer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Layer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 62.2%).
- •Layer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Layer Elementary School is the larger school with 543 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 Layer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Layer Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 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 Layer Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Winter Springs and Winter Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 503. Layer Elementary School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Layer Elementary School rank in Florida?
Highlands Elementary School is 709th of 2,187 and Layer Elementary School is 601st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).