Jesse Keen Elementary School vs Kathleen Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Kathleen Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,861 students
| Measure | Jesse Keen Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Kathleen Senior High School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2169 of 2,187 | #558 of 576 |
| National rank | #44352 of 50,301 | #14726 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 621 | 1,861 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 1,861 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 26% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 20.8).
- •Jesse Keen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Kathleen Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Kathleen Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 81.8%).
- •Jesse Keen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.5).
- •Kathleen Senior High School is the larger school with 1,861 students compared with 621.
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 Jesse Keen Elementary School better than Kathleen Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen Senior High School ranks higher (23.2 vs 20.8 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 Jesse Keen Elementary School and Kathleen Senior High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse Keen Elementary School: 621. Kathleen Senior High School: 1,861. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse Keen Elementary School and Kathleen Senior High School rank in Florida?
Jesse Keen Elementary School is 2169th of 2,187 and Kathleen Senior High School is 558th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).