Coral Gables Senior High School vs Henry S. West Laboratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coral Gables Senior High School
Coral Gables · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,894 students
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Coral Gables · Public elementary · Grades K–8
373 students
| Measure | Coral Gables Senior High School Coral Gables, Florida | Henry S. West Laboratory School Coral Gables, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #282 of 576 | #14 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7896 of 16,910 | #411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,894 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 95% |
| city | Coral Gables | Coral Gables |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 51.8).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 45%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 58%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 40.5%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 24.5).
- •Coral Gables Senior High School is the larger school with 2,894 students compared with 373.
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 Coral Gables Senior High School better than Henry S. West Laboratory School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks higher (92.0 vs 51.8 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 Coral Gables Senior High School and Henry S. West Laboratory School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Coral Gables and Coral Gables in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coral Gables Senior High School: 2,894. Henry S. West Laboratory School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coral Gables Senior High School and Henry S. West Laboratory School rank in Florida?
Coral Gables Senior High School is 282nd of 576 and Henry S. West Laboratory School is 14th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).