Gulf Highlands Elementary School vs Hudson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Highlands Elementary School
Port Richey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
Hudson Academy
Hudson · Public middle · Grades 4–8
920 students
| Measure | Gulf Highlands Elementary School Port Richey, Florida | Hudson Academy Hudson, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1702 of 2,187 | #454 of 563 |
| National rank | #29199 of 50,301 | #10291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 689 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Port Richey | Hudson |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 37.9).
- •Gulf Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Gulf Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Hudson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 77.2%).
- •Gulf Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.4).
- •Hudson Academy is the larger school with 920 students compared with 689.
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 Highlands Elementary School better than Hudson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 37.9 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 Highlands Elementary School and Hudson Academy?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Port Richey and Hudson in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Highlands Elementary School: 689. Hudson Academy: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Highlands Elementary School and Hudson Academy rank in Florida?
Gulf Highlands Elementary School is 1702nd of 2,187 and Hudson Academy is 454th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).