East Lake High School vs Lakeland Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 75 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
Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students
| Measure | East Lake High School Tarpon Springs, Florida | Lakeland Senior High School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 576 | #290 of 576 |
| National rank | #3368 of 16,910 | #8109 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,980 | 1,985 |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | 1,985 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| city | Tarpon Springs | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 51.1).
- •East Lake High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •East Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •East Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 56.8%).
- •Lakeland Senior High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.8).
- •Lakeland Senior High School is the larger school with 1,985 students compared with 1,980.
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 Lakeland Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Lake High School ranks higher (69.7 vs 51.1 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 Lakeland Senior High School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Tarpon Springs and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lake High School: 1,980. Lakeland Senior High School: 1,985. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lake High School and Lakeland Senior High School rank in Florida?
East Lake High School is 89th of 576 and Lakeland Senior High School is 290th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).