Highlands Elementary School vs Longwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 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
Longwood Elementary School
Longwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Winter Springs, Florida | Longwood Elementary School Longwood, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #709 of 2,187 | #721 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11381 of 50,301 | #11670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 503 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| city | Winter Springs | Longwood |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.9 vs 69.5).
- •Longwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Longwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 64.7%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
- •Longwood Elementary School is the larger school with 573 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 Longwood Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highlands Elementary School and Longwood Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Winter Springs and Longwood in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 503. Longwood Elementary School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Longwood Elementary School rank in Florida?
Highlands Elementary School is 709th of 2,187 and Longwood Elementary School is 721st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).