Island Coast High School vs North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Coast High School
Cape Coral · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,477 students
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts
North Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,353 students
| Measure | Island Coast High School Cape Coral, Florida | North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts North Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 576 | #990 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13248 of 16,910 | #16398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,477 | 1,353 |
| Enrollment | 1,477 | 1,353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 67% |
| city | Cape Coral | North Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 30.4).
- •North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts does better on math proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Island Coast High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 53.2%).
- •North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 24.2).
- •Island Coast High School is the larger school with 1,477 students compared with 1,353.
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 Island Coast High School better than North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts ranks higher (62.6 vs 30.4 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 Island Coast High School and North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and North Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Coast High School: 1,477. North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts: 1,353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Coast High School and North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts rank in Florida?
Island Coast High School is 516th of 576 and North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts is 990th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).