Central High School vs Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Brooksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,444 students
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,456 students
| Measure | Central High School Brooksville, Florida | Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math Spring Hill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #373 of 576 | #140 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10042 of 16,910 | #2508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,444 | 1,456 |
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 1,456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 91% |
| city | Brooksville | Spring Hill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 43.6).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on math proficiency (91% vs 44%).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 42%).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 46.7%).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.8).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 1,444.
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 Central High School better than Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math ranks higher (84.8 vs 43.6 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 Central High School and Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Brooksville and Spring Hill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,444. Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math: 1,456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math rank in Florida?
Central High School is 373rd of 576 and Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is 140th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).