Killearn Lakes Elementary School vs Lawton Chiles High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
Lawton Chiles High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
| Measure | Killearn Lakes Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida | Lawton Chiles High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #45 of 2,187 | #36 of 576 |
| National rank | #1243 of 50,301 | #1668 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 740 | 1,881 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 1,881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Killearn Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 77.4).
- •Killearn Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Killearn Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Lawton Chiles High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 13.8%).
- •Killearn Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 26.1).
- •Lawton Chiles High School is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 740.
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 Killearn Lakes Elementary School better than Lawton Chiles High School?
On the Success Index (US), Killearn Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 77.4 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 Killearn Lakes Elementary School and Lawton Chiles High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Killearn Lakes Elementary School: 740. Lawton Chiles High School: 1,881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Killearn Lakes Elementary School and Lawton Chiles High School rank in Florida?
Killearn Lakes Elementary School is 45th of 2,187 and Lawton Chiles High School is 36th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).