John M. Sexton Elementary School vs North Shore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John M. Sexton Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
North Shore Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | John M. Sexton Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida | North Shore Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1594 of 2,187 | #1232 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #27225 of 50,301 | #20778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 355 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | ST Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Shore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 46.9).
- •John M. Sexton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •North Shore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •North Shore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 69.3%).
- •North Shore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •North Shore Elementary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 355.
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 John M. Sexton Elementary School better than North Shore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Shore Elementary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 46.9 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 John M. Sexton Elementary School and North Shore Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John M. Sexton Elementary School: 355. North Shore Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John M. Sexton Elementary School and North Shore Elementary School rank in Florida?
John M. Sexton Elementary School is 1594th of 2,187 and North Shore Elementary School is 1232nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).