Buchanan Middle School vs Gaither 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.
Buchanan Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
928 students
Gaither High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
| Measure | Buchanan Middle School Tampa, Florida | Gaither High School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 563 | #236 of 576 |
| National rank | #11502 of 15,369 | #7068 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 928 | 2,040 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 2,040 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaither High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 32.0).
- •Gaither High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Gaither High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •Gaither High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 62.7%).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 24.0).
- •Gaither High School is the larger school with 2,040 students compared with 928.
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 Buchanan Middle School better than Gaither High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaither High School ranks higher (54.9 vs 32.0 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 Buchanan Middle School and Gaither High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Middle School: 928. Gaither High School: 2,040. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Middle School and Gaither High School rank in Florida?
Buchanan Middle School is 491st of 563 and Gaither High School is 236th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).