East Naples Middle School vs Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Naples Middle School
Naples · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South
Naples · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
681 students
| Measure | East Naples Middle School Naples, Florida | Gulf Coast Charter Academy South Naples, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 563 | #1132 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7426 of 15,369 | #18915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 875 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| city | Naples | Naples |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 51.0).
- •East Naples Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 45.1%).
- •Gulf Coast Charter Academy South does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.3).
- •East Naples Middle School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 681.
- •East Naples Middle School is a public school while Gulf Coast Charter Academy South 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 Naples Middle School better than Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks higher (58.9 vs 51.0 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 Naples Middle School and Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Naples and Naples in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Naples Middle School: 875. Gulf Coast Charter Academy South: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Naples Middle School and Gulf Coast Charter Academy South rank in Florida?
East Naples Middle School is 337th of 563 and Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is 1132nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).