Cross Bayou Elementary School vs Fitzgerald Middle 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.
Cross Bayou Elementary School
Pinellas Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Fitzgerald Middle School
Largo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
| Measure | Cross Bayou Elementary School Pinellas Park, Florida | Fitzgerald Middle School Largo, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1527 of 2,187 | #315 of 563 |
| National rank | #26087 of 50,301 | #6992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 303 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| city | Pinellas Park | Largo |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fitzgerald Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 48.6).
- •Fitzgerald Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Fitzgerald Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Fitzgerald Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 57.8%).
- •Cross Bayou Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.0).
- •Fitzgerald Middle School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 303.
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 Cross Bayou Elementary School better than Fitzgerald Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fitzgerald Middle School ranks higher (53.0 vs 48.6 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 Cross Bayou Elementary School and Fitzgerald Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pinellas Park and Largo in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Bayou Elementary School: 303. Fitzgerald Middle School: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Bayou Elementary School and Fitzgerald Middle School rank in Florida?
Cross Bayou Elementary School is 1527th of 2,187 and Fitzgerald Middle School is 315th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).