Gibbs High School vs Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibbs High School
ST Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,125 students
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
ST Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Gibbs High School ST Petersburg, Florida | Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #424 of 576 | #95 of 563 |
| National rank | #11003 of 16,910 | #2399 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,125 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 72% |
| city | ST Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 39.8).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on math proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Fundamental does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 59.6%).
- •Gibbs High School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •Gibbs High School is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 751.
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 Gibbs High School better than Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks higher (74.8 vs 39.8 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 Gibbs High School and Thurgood Marshall Fundamental?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibbs High School: 1,125. Thurgood Marshall Fundamental: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibbs High School and Thurgood Marshall Fundamental rank in Florida?
Gibbs High School is 424th of 576 and Thurgood Marshall Fundamental is 95th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).