Gulf Trace Elementary School vs Paul R. Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Trace Elementary School
Holiday · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
Paul R. Smith Middle School
Holiday · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students
| Measure | Gulf Trace Elementary School Holiday, Florida | Paul R. Smith Middle School Holiday, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1676 of 2,187 | #441 of 563 |
| National rank | #28732 of 50,301 | #9821 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 625 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Holiday | Holiday |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Trace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 40.0).
- •Gulf Trace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Gulf Trace Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Paul R. Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 69%).
- •Gulf Trace Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.0).
- •Paul R. Smith Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 625.
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 Trace Elementary School better than Paul R. Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Trace Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 40.0 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 Trace Elementary School and Paul R. Smith Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Holiday and Holiday in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Trace Elementary School: 625. Paul R. Smith Middle School: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Trace Elementary School and Paul R. Smith Middle School rank in Florida?
Gulf Trace Elementary School is 1676th of 2,187 and Paul R. Smith Middle School is 441st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).