Lawton Chiles Elementary vs University High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton Chiles Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
University High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,514 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Elementary Orlando, Florida | University High Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1088 of 2,187 | #317 of 576 |
| National rank | #18194 of 50,301 | #8873 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 503 | 2,514 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 2,514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 41% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 48.2).
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 41%).
- •University High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •University High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 65.2%).
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 24.2).
- •University High is the larger school with 2,514 students compared with 503.
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 Lawton Chiles Elementary better than University High?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Chiles Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 48.2 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 Lawton Chiles Elementary and University High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Elementary: 503. University High: 2,514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Elementary and University High rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Elementary is 1088th of 2,187 and University High is 317th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).