Cypress Woods Elementary School vs Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Woods Elementary School
Palm Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
676 students
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
Palm Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | Cypress Woods Elementary School Palm Harbor, Florida | Joseph L. Carwise Middle School Palm Harbor, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 2,187 | #112 of 563 |
| National rank | #2599 of 50,301 | #2775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 676 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 70% |
| city | Palm Harbor | Palm Harbor |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 72.8).
- •Cypress Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Cypress Woods Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Cypress Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 31.1%).
- •Cypress Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 676.
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 Woods Elementary School better than Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress Woods Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 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 Woods Elementary School and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Palm Harbor and Palm Harbor in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Woods Elementary School: 676. Joseph L. Carwise Middle School: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Woods Elementary School and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School rank in Florida?
Cypress Woods Elementary School is 150th of 2,187 and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is 112th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).