J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood vs James Rickards High 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.
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
693 students
James Rickards High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
| Measure | J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood Tallahassee, Florida | James Rickards High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #733 of 2,187 | #439 of 576 |
| National rank | #11937 of 50,301 | #11242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 693 | 1,718 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 1,718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 38.8).
- •J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 51.7%).
- •J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 26.4).
- •James Rickards High School is the larger school with 1,718 students compared with 693.
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 Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood better than James Rickards High School?
On the Success Index (US), J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood ranks higher (69.1 vs 38.8 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 Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood and James Rickards High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood: 693. James Rickards High School: 1,718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood and James Rickards High School rank in Florida?
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is 733rd of 2,187 and James Rickards High School is 439th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).