Bartow Senior High School vs James E. Stephens Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 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
James E. Stephens Academy
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Bartow Senior High School Bartow, Florida | James E. Stephens Academy Bartow, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 576 | #2125 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10142 of 16,910 | #40851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,276 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| city | Bartow | Bartow |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bartow Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 26.3).
- •Bartow Senior High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Bartow Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Bartow Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 79.2%).
- •James E. Stephens Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 22.3).
- •Bartow Senior High School is the larger school with 2,276 students compared with 336.
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 James E. Stephens Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bartow Senior High School ranks higher (43.2 vs 26.3 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 James E. Stephens Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Bartow and Bartow in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bartow Senior High School: 2,276. James E. Stephens Academy: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bartow Senior High School and James E. Stephens Academy rank in Florida?
Bartow Senior High School is 377th of 576 and James E. Stephens Academy is 2125th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).