Cypress Lake High School vs Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,429 students
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
FT Myers · Charter high · Grades 9–12
411 students
| Measure | Cypress Lake High School Fort Myers, Florida | Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School FT Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #279 of 576 | #16 of 576 |
| National rank | #7868 of 16,910 | #1025 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,429 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 1,429 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 37.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 97.5% |
| city | Fort Myers | FT Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 51.9).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 50%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 49%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 34.6%).
- •Cypress Lake High School does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 37.4).
- •Cypress Lake High School is the larger school with 1,429 students compared with 411.
- •Cypress Lake High School is a public school while Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School 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 Cypress Lake High School better than Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
On the Success Index (US), Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks higher (81.7 vs 51.9 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 Cypress Lake High School and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and FT Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Lake High School: 1,429. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Lake High School and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School rank in Florida?
Cypress Lake High School is 279th of 576 and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 16th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).