J. M. Tate Senior High School vs L. D. McArthur Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. M. Tate Senior High School
Cantonment · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,169 students
L. D. McArthur Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
| Measure | J. M. Tate Senior High School Cantonment, Florida | L. D. McArthur Elementary School Pensacola, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 576 | #1423 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7614 of 16,910 | #23976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,169 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Cantonment | Pensacola |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. M. Tate Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 51.7).
- •L. D. McArthur Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •J. M. Tate Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •J. M. Tate Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 56.6%).
- •L. D. McArthur Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 22.8).
- •J. M. Tate Senior High School is the larger school with 2,169 students compared with 599.
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 J. M. Tate Senior High School better than L. D. McArthur Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J. M. Tate Senior High School ranks higher (52.9 vs 51.7 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 J. M. Tate Senior High School and L. D. McArthur Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Cantonment and Pensacola in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. M. Tate Senior High School: 2,169. L. D. McArthur Elementary School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. M. Tate Senior High School and L. D. McArthur Elementary School rank in Florida?
J. M. Tate Senior High School is 264th of 576 and L. D. McArthur Elementary School is 1423rd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).