Explorer K-8 vs Gulf Coast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 716 m 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 Elementary School
Spring Hill · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
106 students
| Measure | Explorer K-8 Spring Hill, Florida | Gulf Coast Elementary School Spring Hill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1633 of 2,187 | #983 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #27956 of 50,301 | #16176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,544 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 1,544 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Coast Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 45.9).
- •Gulf Coast Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 65.1%).
- •Explorer K-8 does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.7).
- •Explorer K-8 is the larger school with 1,544 students compared with 106.
- •Explorer K-8 is a public school while Gulf Coast Elementary School 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 Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Coast Elementary School ranks higher (62.9 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 Elementary School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Spring Hill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer K-8: 1,544. Gulf Coast Elementary School: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer K-8 and Gulf Coast Elementary School rank in Florida?
Explorer K-8 is 1633rd of 2,187 and Gulf Coast Elementary School is 983rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).