Fitzgerald Middle School vs Pinellas Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 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 Preparatory Academy
Largo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
764 students
| Measure | Fitzgerald Middle School Largo, Florida | Pinellas Preparatory Academy Largo, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #315 of 563 | #375 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6992 of 15,369 | #5745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 910 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 73% |
| city | Largo | Largo |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 53.0).
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 54.7%).
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.0).
- •Fitzgerald Middle School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 764.
- •Fitzgerald Middle School is a public school while Pinellas Preparatory Academy 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 Fitzgerald Middle School better than Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks higher (78.7 vs 53.0 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 Preparatory Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Largo and Largo in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fitzgerald Middle School: 910. Pinellas Preparatory Academy: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fitzgerald Middle School and Pinellas Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Fitzgerald Middle School is 315th of 563 and Pinellas Preparatory Academy is 375th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).