Dr. John Long Middle School vs Heritage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. John Long Middle School
Wesley Chapel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,496 students
Heritage Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
| Measure | Dr. John Long Middle School Wesley Chapel, Florida | Heritage Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #61 of 563 | #677 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1645 of 15,369 | #10796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,496 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 1,496 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 60% |
| city | Wesley Chapel | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. John Long Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 70.7).
- •Dr. John Long Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Dr. John Long Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Dr. John Long Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 45.4%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 21.4).
- •Dr. John Long Middle School is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 482.
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 Dr. John Long Middle School better than Heritage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. John Long Middle School ranks higher (79.0 vs 70.7 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 Dr. John Long Middle School and Heritage Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Wesley Chapel and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. John Long Middle School: 1,496. Heritage Elementary School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. John Long Middle School and Heritage Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dr. John Long Middle School is 61st of 563 and Heritage Elementary School is 677th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).