Gulf Coast High School vs Pelican Marsh Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Coast High School
Naples · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,714 students
Pelican Marsh Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students
| Measure | Gulf Coast High School Naples, Florida | Pelican Marsh Elementary School Naples, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #112 of 576 | #84 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3959 of 16,910 | #1720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,714 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 1,714 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 89% |
| city | Naples | Naples |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelican Marsh Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 67.4).
- •Pelican Marsh Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 69%).
- •Pelican Marsh Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 73%).
- •Pelican Marsh Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 34.8%).
- •Pelican Marsh Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 26.8).
- •Gulf Coast High School is the larger school with 1,714 students compared with 677.
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 High School better than Pelican Marsh Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pelican Marsh Elementary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 67.4 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 High School and Pelican Marsh Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Naples and Naples in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Coast High School: 1,714. Pelican Marsh Elementary School: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Coast High School and Pelican Marsh Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gulf Coast High School is 112th of 576 and Pelican Marsh Elementary School is 84th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).