Bartow Senior High School vs Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bartow Senior High School
Bartow · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,276 students
Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School
Fort Meade · Public high · Grades 6–12
731 students
| Measure | Bartow Senior High School Bartow, Florida | Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School Fort Meade, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 576 | #431 of 576 |
| National rank | #10142 of 16,910 | #11163 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 2,276 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Bartow | Fort Meade |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bartow Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 39.1).
- •Bartow Senior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Bartow Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Bartow Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 76.6%).
- •Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 22.3).
- •Bartow Senior High School is the larger school with 2,276 students compared with 731.
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 Bartow Senior High School better than Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bartow Senior High School ranks higher (43.2 vs 39.1 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 Bartow Senior High School and Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Bartow and Fort Meade in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bartow Senior High School: 2,276. Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bartow Senior High School and Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School rank in Florida?
Bartow Senior High School is 377th of 576 and Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School is 431st of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).