East Lake High School vs Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lake High School
Tarpon Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,980 students
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
Palm Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | East Lake High School Tarpon Springs, Florida | Joseph L. Carwise Middle School Palm Harbor, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 576 | #112 of 563 |
| National rank | #3368 of 16,910 | #2775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,980 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 70% |
| city | Tarpon Springs | Palm Harbor |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 69.7).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •East Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •East Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 31.1%).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.8).
- •East Lake High School is the larger school with 1,980 students compared with 859.
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 Lake High School better than Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph L. Carwise Middle School ranks higher (72.8 vs 69.7 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 East Lake High School and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lake High School: 1,980. Joseph L. Carwise Middle School: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lake High School and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School rank in Florida?
East Lake High School is 89th of 576 and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is 112th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).