Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology vs Powell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Spring Hill · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
217 students
Powell Middle School
Brooksville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,041 students
| Measure | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology Spring Hill, Florida | Powell Middle School Brooksville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 563 | #266 of 563 |
| National rank | #813 of 15,369 | #5975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 217 | 1,041 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 1,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 59% |
| city | Spring Hill | Brooksville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 57.7).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on math proficiency (89% vs 59%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 55%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 52.6%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.9).
- •Powell Middle School is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 217.
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is a charter school while Powell Middle School is a public 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 Coast Academy of Science and Technology better than Powell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology ranks higher (84.5 vs 57.7 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 Coast Academy of Science and Technology and Powell Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Brooksville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology: 217. Powell Middle School: 1,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology and Powell Middle School rank in Florida?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is 14th of 563 and Powell Middle School is 266th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).