Southwood Elementary vs Wetherbee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwood Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Wetherbee Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
939 students
| Measure | Southwood Elementary Orlando, Florida | Wetherbee Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #761 of 2,187 | #665 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12463 of 50,301 | #10626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wetherbee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 68.4).
- •Wetherbee Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Wetherbee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 47.6%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •Wetherbee Elementary is the larger school with 939 students compared with 481.
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 Southwood Elementary better than Wetherbee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wetherbee Elementary ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.4 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 Southwood Elementary and Wetherbee Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwood Elementary: 481. Wetherbee Elementary: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwood Elementary and Wetherbee Elementary rank in Florida?
Southwood Elementary is 761st of 2,187 and Wetherbee Elementary is 665th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).