Lake Gem Elementary vs Wekiva High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Gem Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
Wekiva High
Apopka · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students
| Measure | Lake Gem Elementary Orlando, Florida | Wekiva High Apopka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 2,187 | #520 of 576 |
| National rank | #22299 of 50,301 | #13327 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 565 | 2,148 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 2,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| city | Orlando | Apopka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Gem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 30.1).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Wekiva High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 58.6%).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 22.1).
- •Wekiva High is the larger school with 2,148 students compared with 565.
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 Lake Gem Elementary better than Wekiva High?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Gem Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 30.1 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 Lake Gem Elementary and Wekiva High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Apopka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Gem Elementary: 565. Wekiva High: 2,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Gem Elementary and Wekiva High rank in Florida?
Lake Gem Elementary is 1323rd of 2,187 and Wekiva High is 520th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).