Cape Coral High School vs Challenger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Coral High School
Cape Coral · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,008 students
Challenger Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Cape Coral High School Cape Coral, Florida | Challenger Middle School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #213 of 576 | #149 of 563 |
| National rank | #6352 of 16,910 | #3493 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,008 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 2,008 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 73% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 57.8).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Cape Coral High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 41.5%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.8).
- •Cape Coral High School is the larger school with 2,008 students compared with 999.
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 Cape Coral High School better than Challenger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Middle School ranks higher (69.3 vs 57.8 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 Cape Coral High School and Challenger Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Coral High School: 2,008. Challenger Middle School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Coral High School and Challenger Middle School rank in Florida?
Cape Coral High School is 213th of 576 and Challenger Middle School is 149th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).