Jackson Elementary School vs Westwood Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 286 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Elementary School
Plant City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Westwood Heights Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Jackson Elementary School Plant City, Florida | Westwood Heights Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2054 of 2,187 | #1906 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #37950 of 50,301 | #33818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Plant City | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 30.9).
- •Westwood Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Westwood Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Westwood Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 73.2%).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.8).
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 Jackson Elementary School better than Westwood Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Heights Elementary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 30.9 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 Jackson Elementary School and Westwood Heights Elementary School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Plant City and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Elementary School: 451. Westwood Heights Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Elementary School and Westwood Heights Elementary School rank in Florida?
Jackson Elementary School is 2054th of 2,187 and Westwood Heights Elementary School is 1906th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).