Golden Gate Middle School vs Lavern Gaynor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Gate Middle School
Naples · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students
Lavern Gaynor Elementary
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
| Measure | Golden Gate Middle School Naples, Florida | Lavern Gaynor Elementary Naples, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 563 | #964 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6543 of 15,369 | #15921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,039 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 63% | – |
| city | Naples | Naples |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lavern Gaynor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 55.1).
- •Golden Gate Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 58.2%).
- •Lavern Gaynor Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.6).
- •Golden Gate Middle School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 366.
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 Golden Gate Middle School better than Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lavern Gaynor Elementary ranks higher (63.3 vs 55.1 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 Golden Gate Middle School and Lavern Gaynor Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Naples and Naples in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Gate Middle School: 1,039. Lavern Gaynor Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Gate Middle School and Lavern Gaynor Elementary rank in Florida?
Golden Gate Middle School is 297th of 563 and Lavern Gaynor Elementary is 964th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).