Gateway High School vs Lawton Chiles High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 375 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway High School
Kissimmee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,882 students
Lawton Chiles High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
| Measure | Gateway High School Kissimmee, Florida | Lawton Chiles High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #404 of 576 | #36 of 576 |
| National rank | #10634 of 16,910 | #1668 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,882 | 1,881 |
| Enrollment | 1,882 | 1,881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 77% |
| city | Kissimmee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Chiles High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 41.3).
- •Lawton Chiles High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Lawton Chiles High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 48%).
- •Lawton Chiles High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 43%).
- •Gateway High School does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.1).
- •Gateway High School is the larger school with 1,882 students compared with 1,881.
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 Lawton Chiles High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Chiles High School ranks higher (77.4 vs 41.3 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 Lawton Chiles High School?
About 375 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway High School: 1,882. Lawton Chiles High School: 1,881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway High School and Lawton Chiles High School rank in Florida?
Gateway High School is 404th of 576 and Lawton Chiles High School is 36th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).