Brentwood Elementary School vs Suncoast Polytechnical High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students
| Measure | Brentwood Elementary School Sarasota, Florida | Suncoast Polytechnical High School Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #798 of 2,187 | #27 of 576 |
| National rank | #13058 of 50,301 | #1435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 590 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 85% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Suncoast Polytechnical High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 67.5).
- •Suncoast Polytechnical High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 66%).
- •Suncoast Polytechnical High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 60%).
- •Suncoast Polytechnical High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 61.7%).
- •Brentwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.2).
- •Brentwood Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 556.
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 Brentwood Elementary School better than Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
On the Success Index (US), Suncoast Polytechnical High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 67.5 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 Brentwood Elementary School and Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentwood Elementary School: 590. Suncoast Polytechnical High School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentwood Elementary School and Suncoast Polytechnical High School rank in Florida?
Brentwood Elementary School is 798th of 2,187 and Suncoast Polytechnical High School is 27th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).