Challenger Middle School vs Mariner High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
Mariner High School
Cape Coral · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,865 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Cape Coral, Florida | Mariner High School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 563 | #384 of 576 |
| National rank | #3493 of 15,369 | #10229 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 999 | 1,865 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 1,865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 35% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 42.9).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 35%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Mariner High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 41.5%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.9).
- •Mariner High School is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 999.
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 Middle School better than Mariner High School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Middle School ranks higher (69.3 vs 42.9 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 Middle School and Mariner High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 999. Mariner High School: 1,865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Mariner High School rank in Florida?
Challenger Middle School is 149th of 563 and Mariner High School is 384th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).