Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math vs Powell Middle 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.
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,456 students
Powell Middle School
Brooksville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,041 students
| Measure | Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math Spring Hill, Florida | Powell Middle School Brooksville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 2,187 | #266 of 563 |
| National rank | #2508 of 50,301 | #5975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,456 | 1,041 |
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 59% |
| city | Spring Hill | Brooksville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 57.7).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on math proficiency (91% vs 59%).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 55%).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 52.6%).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.9).
- •Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 1,041.
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 Powell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math ranks higher (84.8 vs 57.7 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 Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math and Powell Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Brooksville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math: 1,456. Powell Middle School: 1,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math and Powell Middle School rank in Florida?
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is 140th of 2,187 and Powell Middle School is 266th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).