Durant High School vs Newsome High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durant High School
Plant City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,504 students
Newsome High School
Lithia · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,157 students
| Measure | Durant High School Plant City, Florida | Newsome High School Lithia, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #268 of 576 | #53 of 576 |
| National rank | #7665 of 16,910 | #2059 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,504 | 3,157 |
| Enrollment | 2,504 | 3,157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 74% |
| city | Plant City | Lithia |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newsome High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 52.7).
- •Newsome High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 49%).
- •Newsome High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Newsome High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 36.6%).
- •Durant High School does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 27.0).
- •Newsome High School is the larger school with 3,157 students compared with 2,504.
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 Durant High School better than Newsome High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newsome High School ranks higher (75.4 vs 52.7 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 Durant High School and Newsome High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Plant City and Lithia in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durant High School: 2,504. Newsome High School: 3,157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durant High School and Newsome High School rank in Florida?
Durant High School is 268th of 576 and Newsome High School is 53rd of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).