Eastside High School vs Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastside High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,291 students
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
328 students
| Measure | Eastside High School Gainesville, Florida | Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 576 | #166 of 576 |
| National rank | #10837 of 16,910 | #5348 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,291 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 40.5).
- •Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 52.5%).
- •Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.3).
- •Eastside High School is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 328.
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 Eastside High School better than Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School?
On the Success Index (US), Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School ranks higher (61.8 vs 40.5 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 Eastside High School and Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastside High School: 1,291. Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastside High School and Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School rank in Florida?
Eastside High School is 413th of 576 and Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School is 166th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).