Clearwater High School vs Discovery Academy of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearwater High School
Clearwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,543 students
Discovery Academy of Science
Clearwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
722 students
| Measure | Clearwater High School Clearwater, Florida | Discovery Academy of Science Clearwater, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #437 of 576 | #330 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11236 of 16,910 | #5075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,543 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 80% |
| city | Clearwater | Clearwater |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Academy of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 38.8).
- •Discovery Academy of Science does better on math proficiency (80% vs 37%).
- •Discovery Academy of Science does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 43%).
- •Discovery Academy of Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 49.2%).
- •Discovery Academy of Science does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 21.4).
- •Clearwater High School is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 722.
- •Clearwater High School is a public school while Discovery Academy of Science 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 Clearwater High School better than Discovery Academy of Science?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Academy of Science ranks higher (79.8 vs 38.8 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 Clearwater High School and Discovery Academy of Science?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Clearwater in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearwater High School: 1,543. Discovery Academy of Science: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearwater High School and Discovery Academy of Science rank in Florida?
Clearwater High School is 437th of 576 and Discovery Academy of Science is 330th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).