Gulfside Elementary School vs Sunset Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulfside Elementary School
Holiday · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Tarpon Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Gulfside Elementary School Holiday, Florida | Sunset Hills Elementary School Tarpon Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1976 of 2,187 | #559 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #35447 of 50,301 | #8679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 393 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| city | Holiday | Tarpon Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 34.7).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 75.6%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 393.
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 Gulfside Elementary School better than Sunset Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 34.7 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 Gulfside Elementary School and Sunset Hills Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Holiday and Tarpon Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulfside Elementary School: 393. Sunset Hills Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulfside Elementary School and Sunset Hills Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gulfside Elementary School is 1976th of 2,187 and Sunset Hills Elementary School is 559th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).