Gateway High School vs Varsity Lakes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 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
Varsity Lakes Middle School
Lehigh Acres · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,009 students
| Measure | Gateway High School Fort Myers, Florida | Varsity Lakes Middle School Lehigh Acres, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 576 | #340 of 563 |
| National rank | #11088 of 16,910 | #7487 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,343 | 1,009 |
| Enrollment | 2,343 | 1,009 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Fort Myers | Lehigh Acres |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Varsity Lakes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 39.4).
- •Gateway High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 53.5%).
- •Varsity Lakes Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 25.2).
- •Gateway High School is the larger school with 2,343 students compared with 1,009.
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 Varsity Lakes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Varsity Lakes Middle School ranks higher (50.8 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 Varsity Lakes Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway High School: 2,343. Varsity Lakes Middle School: 1,009. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway High School and Varsity Lakes Middle School rank in Florida?
Gateway High School is 427th of 576 and Varsity Lakes Middle School is 340th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).