Hillsborough High School vs Seminole Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 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
Seminole Heights Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
| Measure | Hillsborough High School Tampa, Florida | Seminole Heights Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 576 | #1721 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10962 of 16,910 | #29619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,679 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 1,679 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seminole Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 40.0).
- •Seminole Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Seminole Heights 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 57.3%).
- •Seminole Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.3).
- •Hillsborough High School is the larger school with 1,679 students compared with 375.
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 Seminole Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Seminole Heights Elementary School ranks higher (43.5 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 Seminole Heights Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsborough High School: 1,679. Seminole Heights Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsborough High School and Seminole Heights Elementary School rank in Florida?
Hillsborough High School is 420th of 576 and Seminole Heights Elementary School is 1721st of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).