Braden River Middle School vs Gulf Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braden River Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Gulf Middle School
New Port Richey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Braden River Middle School Bradenton, Florida | Gulf Middle School New Port Richey, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 563 | #380 of 563 |
| National rank | #6888 of 15,369 | #8306 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 797 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Bradenton | New Port Richey |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Braden River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 46.9).
- •Braden River Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Braden River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Gulf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 62%).
- •Gulf Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.0).
- •Braden River Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 796.
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 Braden River Middle School better than Gulf Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Braden River Middle School ranks higher (53.5 vs 46.9 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 Braden River Middle School and Gulf Middle School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and New Port Richey in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braden River Middle School: 797. Gulf Middle School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braden River Middle School and Gulf Middle School rank in Florida?
Braden River Middle School is 310th of 563 and Gulf Middle School is 380th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).