McArthur High School vs Pembroke Pines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McArthur High School
Hollywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,866 students
Pembroke Pines Elementary School
Pembroke Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
| Measure | McArthur High School Hollywood, Florida | Pembroke Pines Elementary School Pembroke Pines, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 576 | #1056 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12323 of 16,910 | #17678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,866 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 1,866 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 65% |
| city | Hollywood | Pembroke Pines |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pembroke Pines Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 34.4).
- •Pembroke Pines Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 31%).
- •Pembroke Pines Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •McArthur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 51.2%).
- •Pembroke Pines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 26.7).
- •McArthur High School is the larger school with 1,866 students compared with 559.
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 McArthur High School better than Pembroke Pines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pembroke Pines Elementary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 34.4 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 McArthur High School and Pembroke Pines Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hollywood and Pembroke Pines in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McArthur High School: 1,866. Pembroke Pines Elementary School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McArthur High School and Pembroke Pines Elementary School rank in Florida?
McArthur High School is 478th of 576 and Pembroke Pines Elementary School is 1056th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).