Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School vs Skycrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
Skycrest Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
| Measure | Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School Clearwater, Florida | Skycrest Elementary School Clearwater, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1573 of 2,187 | #1450 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26820 of 50,301 | #24359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Clearwater | Clearwater |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skycrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 47.5).
- •Skycrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Skycrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Skycrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 72.9%).
- •Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.5).
- •Skycrest Elementary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 277.
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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School better than Skycrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Skycrest Elementary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 47.5 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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School and Skycrest Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Clearwater in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School: 277. Skycrest Elementary School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School and Skycrest Elementary School rank in Florida?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is 1573rd of 2,187 and Skycrest Elementary School is 1450th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).