Oscar J. Pope Elementary School vs Polk State College Collegiate 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.
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 10–12
343 students
| Measure | Oscar J. Pope Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Polk State College Collegiate High School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 0 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2145 of 2,187 | #576 of 576 |
| National rank | #42135 of 50,301 | #16907 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 365 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 68.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 0.4).
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 68.6).
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 343.
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School is a public school while Polk State College Collegiate High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Oscar J. Pope Elementary School better than Polk State College Collegiate High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar J. Pope Elementary School ranks higher (24.3 vs 0.4 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 Oscar J. Pope Elementary School and Polk State College Collegiate High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School: 365. Polk State College Collegiate High School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oscar J. Pope Elementary School and Polk State College Collegiate High School rank in Florida?
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School is 2145th of 2,187 and Polk State College Collegiate High School is 576th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).