Diplomat Middle School vs Island Coast High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diplomat Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
Island Coast High School
Cape Coral · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,477 students
| Measure | Diplomat Middle School Cape Coral, Florida | Island Coast High School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 563 | #516 of 576 |
| National rank | #4939 of 15,369 | #13248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,097 | 1,477 |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | 1,477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 30% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diplomat Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 30.4).
- •Diplomat Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •Diplomat Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Diplomat Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 51%).
- •Diplomat Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.2).
- •Island Coast High School is the larger school with 1,477 students compared with 1,097.
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 Diplomat Middle School better than Island Coast High School?
On the Success Index (US), Diplomat Middle School ranks higher (62.4 vs 30.4 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 Diplomat Middle School and Island Coast High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diplomat Middle School: 1,097. Island Coast High School: 1,477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diplomat Middle School and Island Coast High School rank in Florida?
Diplomat Middle School is 214th of 563 and Island Coast High School is 516th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).