Highlands Estates Academy vs Oceanway School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Estates Academy
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
Oceanway School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
| Measure | Highlands Estates Academy Jacksonville, Florida | Oceanway School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2027 of 2,187 | #361 of 563 |
| National rank | #37099 of 50,301 | #7921 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 692 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oceanway School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 32.2).
- •Oceanway School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Oceanway School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Oceanway School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 61.1%).
- •Highlands Estates Academy does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.3).
- •Oceanway School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 692.
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 Estates Academy better than Oceanway School?
On the Success Index (US), Oceanway School ranks higher (48.7 vs 32.2 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 Estates Academy and Oceanway School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Estates Academy: 692. Oceanway School: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Estates Academy and Oceanway School rank in Florida?
Highlands Estates Academy is 2027th of 2,187 and Oceanway School is 361st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).