Highlands Elementary School vs Seminole Science Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 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
Seminole Science Charter School
Lake Mary · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
547 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Winter Springs, Florida | Seminole Science Charter School Lake Mary, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #709 of 2,187 | #218 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11381 of 50,301 | #3657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 503 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 88% |
| city | Winter Springs | Lake Mary |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seminole Science Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 69.9).
- •Seminole Science Charter School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 68%).
- •Seminole Science Charter School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Seminole Science Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 62.2%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.9).
- •Seminole Science Charter School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 503.
- •Highlands Elementary School is a public school while Seminole Science Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Seminole Science Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Seminole Science Charter School ranks higher (82.5 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 Seminole Science Charter School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Winter Springs and Lake Mary in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 503. Seminole Science Charter School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Seminole Science Charter School rank in Florida?
Highlands Elementary School is 709th of 2,187 and Seminole Science Charter School is 218th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).