Rufus E. Payne Elementary School vs William M. Raines High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
William M. Raines High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students
| Measure | Rufus E. Payne Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | William M. Raines High School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1799 of 2,187 | #551 of 576 |
| National rank | #31343 of 50,301 | #14357 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 233 | 1,376 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 1,376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rufus E. Payne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 25.2).
- •Rufus E. Payne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Rufus E. Payne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •William M. Raines High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 82.8%).
- •Rufus E. Payne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 22.6).
- •William M. Raines High School is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 233.
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 Rufus E. Payne Elementary School better than William M. Raines High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rufus E. Payne Elementary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 25.2 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 Rufus E. Payne Elementary School and William M. Raines High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School: 233. William M. Raines High School: 1,376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rufus E. Payne Elementary School and William M. Raines High School rank in Florida?
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is 1799th of 2,187 and William M. Raines High School is 551st of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).