Explorer K-8 vs Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorer K-8
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,544 students
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Spring Hill · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
217 students
| Measure | Explorer K-8 Spring Hill, Florida | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology Spring Hill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1633 of 2,187 | #14 of 563 |
| National rank | #27956 of 50,301 | #813 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,544 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 1,544 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 89% |
| city | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 45.9).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on math proficiency (89% vs 49%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 47%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 65.1%).
- •Explorer K-8 does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.1).
- •Explorer K-8 is the larger school with 1,544 students compared with 217.
- •Explorer K-8 is a public school while Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology 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 Explorer K-8 better than Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology ranks higher (84.5 vs 45.9 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 Explorer K-8 and Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Spring Hill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer K-8: 1,544. Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer K-8 and Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology rank in Florida?
Explorer K-8 is 1633rd of 2,187 and Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is 14th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).