Hillsborough High School vs Mendenhall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsborough High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,679 students
Mendenhall Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
| Measure | Hillsborough High School Tampa, Florida | Mendenhall Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 576 | #1596 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10962 of 16,910 | #27308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,679 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 1,679 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendenhall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 40.0).
- •Mendenhall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Mendenhall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Hillsborough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 69.5%).
- •Mendenhall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 23.3).
- •Hillsborough High School is the larger school with 1,679 students compared with 587.
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 Hillsborough High School better than Mendenhall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mendenhall Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 40.0 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 Hillsborough High School and Mendenhall Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsborough High School: 1,679. Mendenhall Elementary School: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsborough High School and Mendenhall Elementary School rank in Florida?
Hillsborough High School is 420th of 576 and Mendenhall Elementary School is 1596th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).