Independence Elementary vs Windermere High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
889 students
Windermere High
Windermere · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,217 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary Winter Garden, Florida | Windermere High Windermere, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #81 of 2,187 | #109 of 576 |
| National rank | #1709 of 50,301 | #3835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 889 | 3,217 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 3,217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 57% |
| city | Winter Garden | Windermere |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 68.0).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 57%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 12.2%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 24.0).
- •Windermere High is the larger school with 3,217 students compared with 889.
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 Independence Elementary better than Windermere High?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 68.0 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 Independence Elementary and Windermere High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Winter Garden and Windermere in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 889. Windermere High: 3,217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and Windermere High rank in Florida?
Independence Elementary is 81st of 2,187 and Windermere High is 109th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).