Lake Howell High School vs Rainbow Elementary 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.
Lake Howell High School
Winter Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,241 students
Rainbow Elementary School
Winter Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
| Measure | Lake Howell High School Winter Park, Florida | Rainbow Elementary School Winter Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #344 of 576 | #164 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9401 of 16,910 | #2804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,241 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 2,241 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 86% |
| city | Winter Park | Winter Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 46.2).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 43%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 55%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 50.9%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 22.0).
- •Lake Howell High School is the larger school with 2,241 students compared with 729.
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 Howell High School better than Rainbow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainbow Elementary School ranks higher (84.2 vs 46.2 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 Howell High School and Rainbow Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Winter Park and Winter Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Howell High School: 2,241. Rainbow Elementary School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Howell High School and Rainbow Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Howell High School is 344th of 576 and Rainbow Elementary School is 164th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).