O. J. Semmes Elementary School vs Pensacola High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
O. J. Semmes Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Pensacola High School
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,221 students
| Measure | O. J. Semmes Elementary School Pensacola, Florida | Pensacola High School Pensacola, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2023 of 2,187 | #346 of 576 |
| National rank | #37050 of 50,301 | #9412 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 1,221 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 1,221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Pensacola | Pensacola |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pensacola High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 32.3).
- •O. J. Semmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Pensacola High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Pensacola High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 86.3%).
- •O. J. Semmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.0).
- •Pensacola High School is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 344.
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 O. J. Semmes Elementary School better than Pensacola High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pensacola High School ranks higher (46.2 vs 32.3 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 O. J. Semmes Elementary School and Pensacola High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pensacola and Pensacola in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School: 344. Pensacola High School: 1,221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do O. J. Semmes Elementary School and Pensacola High School rank in Florida?
O. J. Semmes Elementary School is 2023rd of 2,187 and Pensacola High School is 346th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).