East Bay High School vs Winthrop College Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Bay High School
Gibsonton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,809 students
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,055 students
| Measure | East Bay High School Gibsonton, Florida | Winthrop College Prep Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 576 | #258 of 576 |
| National rank | #11240 of 16,910 | #7496 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,809 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 1,809 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 40.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Gibsonton | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winthrop College Prep Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 38.8).
- •Winthrop College Prep Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 43.7%).
- •East Bay High School does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 40.6).
- •East Bay High School is the larger school with 1,809 students compared with 1,055.
- •East Bay High School is a public school while Winthrop College Prep Academy is a charter 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 East Bay High School better than Winthrop College Prep Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Winthrop College Prep Academy ranks higher (53.4 vs 38.8 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 East Bay High School and Winthrop College Prep Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Gibsonton and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Bay High School: 1,809. Winthrop College Prep Academy: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Bay High School and Winthrop College Prep Academy rank in Florida?
East Bay High School is 438th of 576 and Winthrop College Prep Academy is 258th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).