Gulf Breeze High School vs Pensacola High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Breeze High School
Gulf Breeze · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,946 students
Pensacola High School
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,221 students
| Measure | Gulf Breeze High School Gulf Breeze, Florida | Pensacola High School Pensacola, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 576 | #346 of 576 |
| National rank | #2481 of 16,910 | #9412 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,946 | 1,221 |
| Enrollment | 1,946 | 1,221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 45% |
| city | Gulf Breeze | Pensacola |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Breeze High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 46.2).
- •Gulf Breeze High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 45%).
- •Gulf Breeze High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Gulf Breeze High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 52%).
- •Pensacola High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 25.9).
- •Gulf Breeze High School is the larger school with 1,946 students compared with 1,221.
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 Breeze High School better than Pensacola High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Breeze High School ranks higher (73.4 vs 46.2 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 Breeze High School and Pensacola High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Gulf Breeze and Pensacola in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Breeze High School: 1,946. Pensacola High School: 1,221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Breeze High School and Pensacola High School rank in Florida?
Gulf Breeze High School is 70th of 576 and Pensacola High School is 346th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).