Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary vs Gainesville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
Gainesville High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,825 students
| Measure | Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary Gainesville, Florida | Gainesville High School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 2,187 | #273 of 576 |
| National rank | #17569 of 50,301 | #7755 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 501 | 1,825 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 1,825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 52.4).
- •Gainesville High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Gainesville High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 45%).
- •Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 24.7).
- •Gainesville High School is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 501.
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 Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary better than Gainesville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 52.4 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 Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary and Gainesville High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary: 501. Gainesville High School: 1,825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary and Gainesville High School rank in Florida?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary is 1053rd of 2,187 and Gainesville High School is 273rd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).