Florence Elementary vs Southwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Elementary
High Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students
Southwest Elementary
High Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
808 students
| Measure | Florence Elementary High Point, North Carolina | Southwest Elementary High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 1,457 | #274 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #28467 of 50,301 | #21352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 628 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| city | High Point | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 45.2).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Southwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Florence Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.8).
- •Southwest Elementary is the larger school with 808 students compared with 628.
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 Florence Elementary better than Southwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elementary ranks higher (55.5 vs 45.2 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 Florence Elementary and Southwest Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between High Point and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Elementary: 628. Southwest Elementary: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Elementary and Southwest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Florence Elementary is 404th of 1,457 and Southwest Elementary is 274th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).