DR Kiran C Patel High School vs Folsom Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Kiran C Patel High School
Tampa · Charter high · Grades 9–12
639 students
Folsom Elementary School
Thonotosassa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | DR Kiran C Patel High School Tampa, Florida | Folsom Elementary School Thonotosassa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 576 | #2069 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5116 of 16,910 | #38324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 639 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Tampa | Thonotosassa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DR Kiran C Patel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 30.3).
- •DR Kiran C Patel High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 71.1%).
- •Folsom Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 26.6).
- •DR Kiran C Patel High School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 484.
- •DR Kiran C Patel High School is a charter school while Folsom 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 DR Kiran C Patel High School better than Folsom Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DR Kiran C Patel High School ranks higher (62.7 vs 30.3 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 Kiran C Patel High School and Folsom Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Thonotosassa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Kiran C Patel High School: 639. Folsom Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Kiran C Patel High School and Folsom Elementary School rank in Florida?
DR Kiran C Patel High School is 153rd of 576 and Folsom Elementary School is 2069th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).