Fairlawn Elementary School vs Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
786 students
| Measure | Fairlawn Elementary School Fort Pierce, Florida | Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies Fort Pierce, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 2,187 | #1828 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10582 of 50,301 | #31894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 653 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 44% |
| city | Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairlawn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 40.1).
- •Fairlawn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 44%).
- •Fairlawn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 57.1%).
- •Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is the larger school with 786 students compared with 653.
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 Fairlawn Elementary School better than Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
On the Success Index (US), Fairlawn Elementary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 40.1 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 Fairlawn Elementary School and Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairlawn Elementary School: 653. Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairlawn Elementary School and Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies rank in Florida?
Fairlawn Elementary School is 662nd of 2,187 and Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is 1828th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).