Cypress Lake Middle School vs Florida Southwestern Collegiate High 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.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
FT Myers · Charter high · Grades 9–12
411 students
| Measure | Cypress Lake Middle School Fort Myers, Florida | Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School FT Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #111 of 563 | #16 of 576 |
| National rank | #2772 of 15,369 | #1025 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 768 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 37.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 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 72.8).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 76%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 34.1%).
- •Cypress Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 37.4).
- •Cypress Lake Middle School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 411.
- •Cypress Lake Middle 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 Middle School better than Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
On the Success Index (US), Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks higher (81.7 vs 72.8 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 Cypress Lake Middle School and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and FT Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Lake Middle School: 768. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Lake Middle School and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School rank in Florida?
Cypress Lake Middle School is 111th of 563 and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 16th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).