Dunbar High School vs James Stephens 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.
Dunbar High School
Fort Myers · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,734 students
James Stephens Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Dunbar High School Fort Myers, Florida | James Stephens Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 576 | #2034 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12931 of 16,910 | #37215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,734 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 1,734 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Fort Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.8 vs 32.0).
- •James Stephens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •James Stephens Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Dunbar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 71.1%).
- •James Stephens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.2).
- •Dunbar High School is the larger school with 1,734 students compared with 730.
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 Dunbar High School better than James Stephens 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 Dunbar High School and James Stephens Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar High School: 1,734. James Stephens Elementary School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar High School and James Stephens Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dunbar High School is 502nd of 576 and James Stephens Elementary School is 2034th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).