Highlands Estates Academy vs Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 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
Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus
Jacksonville · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
177 students
| Measure | Highlands Estates Academy Jacksonville, Florida | Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2027 of 2,187 | #495 of 563 |
| National rank | #37099 of 50,301 | #11680 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 692 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.2 vs 31.3).
- •Highlands Estates Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Highlands Estates Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 78.5%).
- •Highlands Estates Academy does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.7).
- •Highlands Estates Academy is the larger school with 692 students compared with 177.
- •Highlands Estates Academy is a public school while Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus 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 Estates Academy better than Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus?
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 Estates Academy and Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Estates Academy: 692. Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Estates Academy and Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus rank in Florida?
Highlands Estates Academy is 2027th of 2,187 and Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus is 495th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).