Blanche Ely High School vs Lawton Chiles High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 625 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanche Ely High School
Pompano Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,877 students
Lawton Chiles High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
| Measure | Blanche Ely High School Pompano Beach, Florida | Lawton Chiles High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #550 of 576 | #36 of 576 |
| National rank | #14300 of 16,910 | #1668 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,877 | 1,881 |
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 1,881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 77% |
| city | Pompano Beach | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Chiles High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 25.4).
- •Lawton Chiles High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 18%).
- •Lawton Chiles High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 35%).
- •Lawton Chiles High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 50.4%).
- •Blanche Ely High School does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 26.1).
- •Lawton Chiles High School is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 1,877.
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 Blanche Ely High School better than Lawton Chiles High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Chiles High School ranks higher (77.4 vs 25.4 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 Blanche Ely High School and Lawton Chiles High School?
About 625 km in a straight line, between Pompano Beach and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanche Ely High School: 1,877. Lawton Chiles High School: 1,881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanche Ely High School and Lawton Chiles High School rank in Florida?
Blanche Ely High School is 550th of 576 and Lawton Chiles High School is 36th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).