Gainesville High School vs Howard W. Bishop Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,825 students
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
| Measure | Gainesville High School Gainesville, Florida | Howard W. Bishop Middle School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 576 | #265 of 563 |
| National rank | #7755 of 16,910 | #5970 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,825 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 1,825 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 52.4).
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Gainesville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 50.2%).
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.7).
- •Gainesville High School is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 824.
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 Gainesville High School better than Howard W. Bishop Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard W. Bishop Middle School ranks higher (57.7 vs 52.4 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 Gainesville High School and Howard W. Bishop Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville High School: 1,825. Howard W. Bishop Middle School: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville High School and Howard W. Bishop Middle School rank in Florida?
Gainesville High School is 273rd of 576 and Howard W. Bishop Middle School is 265th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).