F. W. Buchholz High School vs William S. Talbot Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,416 students
William S. Talbot Elem School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | F. W. Buchholz High School Gainesville, Florida | William S. Talbot Elem School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #132 of 576 | #563 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4648 of 16,910 | #8752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,416 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William S. Talbot Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 64.5).
- •William S. Talbot Elem School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •F. W. Buchholz High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •William S. Talbot Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 34.5%).
- •William S. Talbot Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 27.8).
- •F. W. Buchholz High School is the larger school with 2,416 students compared with 573.
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 F. W. Buchholz High School better than William S. Talbot Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), William S. Talbot Elem School ranks higher (73.8 vs 64.5 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 F. W. Buchholz High School and William S. Talbot Elem School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. W. Buchholz High School: 2,416. William S. Talbot Elem School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. W. Buchholz High School and William S. Talbot Elem School rank in Florida?
F. W. Buchholz High School is 132nd of 576 and William S. Talbot Elem School is 563rd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).