Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math vs Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,456 students
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Spring Hill · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
217 students
| Measure | Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math Spring Hill, Florida | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology Spring Hill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #140 of 2,187 | #14 of 563 |
| National rank | #2508 of 50,301 | #813 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,456 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 89% |
| city | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.8 vs 84.5).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on math proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 28.4%).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.1).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 217.
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is a public school while Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math better than Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math and Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Spring Hill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math: 1,456. Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math and Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology rank in Florida?
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is 140th of 2,187 and Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is 14th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).