Dayspring Academy vs Gulf Highlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayspring Academy
New Port Richey · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,259 students
Gulf Highlands Elementary School
Port Richey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Dayspring Academy New Port Richey, Florida | Gulf Highlands Elementary School Port Richey, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1702 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #29199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,259 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 47% |
| city | New Port Richey | Port Richey |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayspring Academy does better on math proficiency (78% vs 47%).
- •Dayspring Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 45%).
- •Dayspring Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 77.2%).
- •Gulf Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Dayspring Academy is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 689.
- •Dayspring Academy is a charter school while Gulf Highlands Elementary School is a public 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 Dayspring Academy better than Gulf Highlands Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dayspring Academy and Gulf Highlands Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between New Port Richey and Port Richey in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayspring Academy: 1,259. Gulf Highlands Elementary School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayspring Academy and Gulf Highlands Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dayspring Academy is unranked and Gulf Highlands Elementary School is 1702nd of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).