Coleman Middle School vs Plant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleman Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
Plant High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,391 students
| Measure | Coleman Middle School Tampa, Florida | Plant High School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 563 | #51 of 576 |
| National rank | #883 of 15,369 | #2048 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 860 | 2,391 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 2,391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 72% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coleman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 75.5).
- •Coleman Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Coleman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Coleman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 14.3%).
- •Coleman Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 28.1).
- •Plant High School is the larger school with 2,391 students compared with 860.
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 Coleman Middle School better than Plant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Coleman Middle School ranks higher (84.0 vs 75.5 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 Coleman Middle School and Plant High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman Middle School: 860. Plant High School: 2,391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman Middle School and Plant High School rank in Florida?
Coleman Middle School is 17th of 563 and Plant High School is 51st of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).