Fishhawk Creek Elementary School vs Newsome High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
Lithia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
921 students
Newsome High School
Lithia · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,157 students
| Measure | Fishhawk Creek Elementary School Lithia, Florida | Newsome High School Lithia, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 2,187 | #53 of 576 |
| National rank | #1498 of 50,301 | #2059 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 921 | 3,157 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 3,157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 74% |
| city | Lithia | Lithia |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fishhawk Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 75.4).
- •Fishhawk Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Fishhawk Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Fishhawk Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 13.9%).
- •Fishhawk Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 27.0).
- •Newsome High School is the larger school with 3,157 students compared with 921.
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 Fishhawk Creek Elementary School better than Newsome High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fishhawk Creek Elementary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 75.4 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 Fishhawk Creek Elementary School and Newsome High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lithia and Lithia in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School: 921. Newsome High School: 3,157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fishhawk Creek Elementary School and Newsome High School rank in Florida?
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School is 66th of 2,187 and Newsome High School is 53rd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).