Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School vs St. Petersburg Collegiate High 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.
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
St. Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
ST Petersburg · Charter high · Grades 10–12
260 students
| Measure | Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School St. Petersburg, Florida | St. Petersburg Collegiate High School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,187 | #28 of 576 |
| National rank | #3427 of 50,301 | #1462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 313 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 52.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | St. Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 78.8).
- •St. Petersburg Collegiate High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •St. Petersburg Collegiate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 30.7%).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 52.0).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 260.
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is a public school while St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School better than St. Petersburg Collegiate High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (82.9 vs 78.8 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 Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School and St. Petersburg Collegiate High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between St. Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School: 313. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School and St. Petersburg Collegiate High School rank in Florida?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 203rd of 2,187 and St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is 28th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).