Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology vs Suncoast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 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
Suncoast Elementary School
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
967 students
| Measure | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology Spring Hill, Florida | Suncoast Elementary School Spring Hill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 563 | #1504 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #813 of 15,369 | #25778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 217 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 53% |
| city | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 49.1).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on math proficiency (89% vs 53%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 51%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 62.2%).
- •Suncoast Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.1).
- •Suncoast Elementary School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 217.
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is a charter school while Suncoast Elementary 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 Suncoast Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology ranks higher (84.5 vs 49.1 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 Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology and Suncoast Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Spring Hill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology: 217. Suncoast Elementary School: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology and Suncoast Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is 14th of 563 and Suncoast Elementary School is 1504th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).