Fitzgerald Middle School vs Pinellas Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitzgerald Middle School
Largo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
Pinellas Central Elementary School
Pinellas Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Fitzgerald Middle School Largo, Florida | Pinellas Central Elementary School Pinellas Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 563 | #1424 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6992 of 15,369 | #23991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 910 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| city | Largo | Pinellas Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fitzgerald Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 51.7).
- •Fitzgerald Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Fitzgerald Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 63.1%).
- •Pinellas Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.0).
- •Fitzgerald Middle School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 483.
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 Fitzgerald Middle School better than Pinellas Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fitzgerald Middle School ranks higher (53.0 vs 51.7 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 Fitzgerald Middle School and Pinellas Central Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Largo and Pinellas Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fitzgerald Middle School: 910. Pinellas Central Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fitzgerald Middle School and Pinellas Central Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fitzgerald Middle School is 315th of 563 and Pinellas Central Elementary School is 1424th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).