Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School vs Park Trails Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,089 students
Park Trails Elementary School
Parkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
981 students
| Measure | Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Parkland, Florida | Park Trails Elementary School Parkland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #73 of 576 | #156 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2715 of 16,910 | #2690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,089 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 3,089 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 86% |
| city | Parkland | Parkland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Trails Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 72.4).
- •Park Trails Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 66%).
- •Park Trails Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Park Trails Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 13.2%).
- •Park Trails Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.7).
- •Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is the larger school with 3,089 students compared with 981.
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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School better than Park Trails Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Trails Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 72.4 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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Park Trails Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Parkland and Parkland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School: 3,089. Park Trails Elementary School: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Park Trails Elementary School rank in Florida?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is 73rd of 576 and Park Trails Elementary School is 156th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).