Lake Gibson Senior High School vs R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Lake Gibson Senior High School Lakeland, Florida | R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 576 | #1263 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13863 of 16,910 | #21343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,973 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 1,973 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 69% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 27.5).
- •R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 26%).
- •R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Lake Gibson Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 73.7%).
- •R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.2).
- •Lake Gibson Senior High School is the larger school with 1,973 students compared with 662.
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 Lake Gibson Senior High School better than R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 27.5 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 Lake Gibson Senior High School and R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Gibson Senior High School: 1,973. R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Gibson Senior High School and R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Gibson Senior High School is 538th of 576 and R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is 1263rd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).