Mount Vernon Elementary School vs St. Petersburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
St. Petersburg High School
ST Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,736 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida | St. Petersburg High School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1288 of 2,187 | #226 of 576 |
| National rank | #21817 of 50,301 | #6809 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 333 | 1,736 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 1,736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | ST Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Petersburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 54.8).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •St. Petersburg High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •St. Petersburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 66.1%).
- •Mount Vernon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 21.2).
- •St. Petersburg High School is the larger school with 1,736 students compared with 333.
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 Mount Vernon Elementary School better than St. Petersburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), St. Petersburg High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 54.8 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 Mount Vernon Elementary School and St. Petersburg High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Elementary School: 333. St. Petersburg High School: 1,736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Elementary School and St. Petersburg High School rank in Florida?
Mount Vernon Elementary School is 1288th of 2,187 and St. Petersburg High School is 226th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).