Lake Minneola High School vs Pinecrest Lakes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Minneola High School
Minneola · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,309 students
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Minneola · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,096 students
| Measure | Lake Minneola High School Minneola, Florida | Pinecrest Lakes Academy Minneola, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #151 of 576 | #354 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5064 of 16,910 | #5502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,309 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 2,309 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 87% |
| city | Minneola | Minneola |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Lakes Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 62.9).
- •Pinecrest Lakes Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •Pinecrest Lakes Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Lake Minneola High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 30.2%).
- •Lake Minneola High School does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.3).
- •Lake Minneola High School is the larger school with 2,309 students compared with 1,096.
- •Lake Minneola High School is a public school while Pinecrest Lakes Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Minneola High School better than Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Lakes Academy ranks higher (79.1 vs 62.9 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 Lake Minneola High School and Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Minneola and Minneola in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Minneola High School: 2,309. Pinecrest Lakes Academy: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Minneola High School and Pinecrest Lakes Academy rank in Florida?
Lake Minneola High School is 151st of 576 and Pinecrest Lakes Academy is 354th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).