Hiland Park Elementary School vs Mowat Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiland Park Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
684 students
Mowat Middle School
Lynn Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
| Measure | Hiland Park Elementary School Panama City, Florida | Mowat Middle School Lynn Haven, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1708 of 2,187 | #198 of 563 |
| National rank | #29262 of 50,301 | #4627 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 684 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 61% |
| city | Panama City | Lynn Haven |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mowat Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 44.0).
- •Mowat Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Mowat Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Mowat Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 52.2%).
- •Hiland Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.7).
- •Mowat Middle School is the larger school with 803 students compared with 684.
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 Hiland Park Elementary School better than Mowat Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mowat Middle School ranks higher (63.9 vs 44.0 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 Hiland Park Elementary School and Mowat Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Lynn Haven in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiland Park Elementary School: 684. Mowat Middle School: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiland Park Elementary School and Mowat Middle School rank in Florida?
Hiland Park Elementary School is 1708th of 2,187 and Mowat Middle School is 198th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).