Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School vs South Fort Myers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
FT Myers · Charter high · Grades 9–12
411 students
South Fort Myers High School
Fort Myers · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
| Measure | Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School FT Myers, Florida | South Fort Myers High School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 576 | #497 of 576 |
| National rank | #1025 of 16,910 | #12711 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 411 | 1,693 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 1,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 37.4 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 34% |
| city | FT Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 32.8).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 34%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 47.5%).
- •South Fort Myers High School does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 37.4).
- •South Fort Myers High School is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 411.
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a charter school while South Fort Myers High School is a public 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School better than South Fort Myers High School?
On the Success Index (US), Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks higher (81.7 vs 32.8 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and South Fort Myers High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between FT Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School: 411. South Fort Myers High School: 1,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and South Fort Myers High School rank in Florida?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 16th of 576 and South Fort Myers High School is 497th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).