Central High School vs Winding Waters K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.8 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
Winding Waters K-8
Weeki Wachee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,613 students
| Measure | Central High School Brooksville, Florida | Winding Waters K-8 Weeki Wachee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 576 | #1298 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10042 of 16,910 | #21911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,444 | 1,613 |
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 1,613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| city | Brooksville | Weeki Wachee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winding Waters K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 43.6).
- •Winding Waters K-8 does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Winding Waters K-8 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 52.4%).
- •Central High School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.0).
- •Winding Waters K-8 is the larger school with 1,613 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 Winding Waters K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Winding Waters K-8 ranks higher (54.7 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 Winding Waters K-8?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Brooksville and Weeki Wachee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,444. Winding Waters K-8: 1,613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Winding Waters K-8 rank in Florida?
Central High School is 373rd of 576 and Winding Waters K-8 is 1298th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).