Boca Ciega High School vs Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boca Ciega High School
Gulfport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,039 students
Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
| Measure | Boca Ciega High School Gulfport, Florida | Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #462 of 576 | #778 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11985 of 16,910 | #12648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,039 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Gulfport | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 35.9).
- •Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 56.5%).
- •Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.2).
- •Boca Ciega High School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 536.
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 Boca Ciega High School better than Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary ranks higher (68.1 vs 35.9 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 Boca Ciega High School and Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boca Ciega High School: 1,039. Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boca Ciega High School and Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary rank in Florida?
Boca Ciega High School is 462nd of 576 and Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary is 778th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).