Bayonet Point Middle School vs Gulf Highlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayonet Point Middle School
New Port Richey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students
Gulf Highlands Elementary School
Port Richey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Bayonet Point Middle School New Port Richey, Florida | Gulf Highlands Elementary School Port Richey, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 563 | #1702 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9287 of 15,369 | #29199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 668 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | New Port Richey | Port Richey |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 42.4).
- •Bayonet Point Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Gulf Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Bayonet Point Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 77.2%).
- •Gulf Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.6).
- •Gulf Highlands Elementary School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 668.
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 Bayonet Point Middle School better than Gulf Highlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 42.4 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 Bayonet Point Middle School and Gulf Highlands Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Port Richey and Port Richey in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayonet Point Middle School: 668. Gulf Highlands Elementary School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayonet Point Middle School and Gulf Highlands Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bayonet Point Middle School is 424th of 563 and Gulf Highlands Elementary School is 1702nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).