Largo Middle School vs Mildred Helms Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Largo Middle School
Largo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
Mildred Helms Elementary School
Largo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
| Measure | Largo Middle School Largo, Florida | Mildred Helms Elementary School Largo, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 563 | #1434 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8307 of 15,369 | #24142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 752 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | Largo | Largo |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mildred Helms Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 46.9).
- •Mildred Helms Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Mildred Helms Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Largo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 61.6%).
- •Mildred Helms Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.5).
- •Largo Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 515.
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 Largo Middle School better than Mildred Helms Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mildred Helms Elementary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 46.9 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 Largo Middle School and Mildred Helms Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Largo and Largo in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Largo Middle School: 752. Mildred Helms Elementary School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Largo Middle School and Mildred Helms Elementary School rank in Florida?
Largo Middle School is 381st of 563 and Mildred Helms Elementary School is 1434th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).