Countryside High School vs Curlew Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside High School
Clearwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,396 students
Curlew Creek Elementary School
Palm Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | Countryside High School Clearwater, Florida | Curlew Creek Elementary School Palm Harbor, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 576 | #379 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7316 of 16,910 | #5774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,396 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 71% |
| city | Clearwater | Palm Harbor |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curlew Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 54.0).
- •Curlew Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •Curlew Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Countryside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 32.6%).
- •Curlew Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.9).
- •Countryside High School is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 610.
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 Countryside High School better than Curlew Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Curlew Creek Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 54.0 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 Countryside High School and Curlew Creek Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Palm Harbor in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside High School: 1,396. Curlew Creek Elementary School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside High School and Curlew Creek Elementary School rank in Florida?
Countryside High School is 249th of 576 and Curlew Creek Elementary School is 379th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).