Parkway Elementary School vs Southern Oaks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elementary School
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Southern Oaks Middle School
Port ST Lucie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary School Port ST Lucie, Florida | Southern Oaks Middle School Port ST Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1928 of 2,187 | #370 of 563 |
| National rank | #34326 of 50,301 | #8067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 553 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| city | Port ST Lucie | Port ST Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Oaks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 36.5).
- •Southern Oaks Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Southern Oaks Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 65.7%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.4).
- •Southern Oaks Middle School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 553.
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 Parkway Elementary School better than Southern Oaks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Oaks Middle School ranks higher (48.1 vs 36.5 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 Parkway Elementary School and Southern Oaks Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Port ST Lucie and Port ST Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary School: 553. Southern Oaks Middle School: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary School and Southern Oaks Middle School rank in Florida?
Parkway Elementary School is 1928th of 2,187 and Southern Oaks Middle School is 370th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).