Jacksonville Heights Elementary School vs Westside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
Westside High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,533 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Heights Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Westside High School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2085 of 2,187 | #474 of 576 |
| National rank | #39001 of 50,301 | #12293 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 1,533 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 1,533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 29.3).
- •Westside High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Jacksonville Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Westside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 65.7%).
- •Jacksonville Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.2).
- •Westside High School is the larger school with 1,533 students compared with 481.
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 Jacksonville Heights Elementary School better than Westside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westside High School ranks higher (34.6 vs 29.3 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 Jacksonville Heights Elementary School and Westside High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School: 481. Westside High School: 1,533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Heights Elementary School and Westside High School rank in Florida?
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School is 2085th of 2,187 and Westside High School is 474th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).