Gateway High School vs Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway High School
Fort Myers · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,343 students
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
Lehigh Acres · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,172 students
| Measure | Gateway High School Fort Myers, Florida | Tortuga Preserve Elementary School Lehigh Acres, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 576 | #1682 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11088 of 16,910 | #28819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,343 | 1,172 |
| Enrollment | 2,343 | 1,172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Fort Myers | Lehigh Acres |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tortuga Preserve Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 39.4).
- •Gateway High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 57.5%).
- •Tortuga Preserve Elementary School does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.2).
- •Gateway High School is the larger school with 2,343 students compared with 1,172.
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 Gateway High School better than Tortuga Preserve Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tortuga Preserve Elementary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 39.4 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 Gateway High School and Tortuga Preserve Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway High School: 2,343. Tortuga Preserve Elementary School: 1,172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway High School and Tortuga Preserve Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gateway High School is 427th of 576 and Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is 1682nd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).