Boca Ciega High School vs Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 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
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
ST Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Boca Ciega High School Gulfport, Florida | Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #462 of 576 | #95 of 563 |
| National rank | #11985 of 16,910 | #2399 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,039 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 72% |
| city | Gulfport | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 35.9).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on math proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 56.5%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.2).
- •Boca Ciega High School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 751.
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 Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks higher (74.8 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 Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boca Ciega High School: 1,039. Thurgood Marshall Fundamental: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boca Ciega High School and Thurgood Marshall Fundamental rank in Florida?
Boca Ciega High School is 462nd of 576 and Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is 95th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).