Lecanto High School vs St. Petersburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lecanto High School
Lecanto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,735 students
St. Petersburg High School
ST Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,736 students
| Measure | Lecanto High School Lecanto, Florida | St. Petersburg High School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 576 | #226 of 576 |
| National rank | #7069 of 16,910 | #6809 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,735 | 1,736 |
| Enrollment | 1,735 | 1,736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| city | Lecanto | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Petersburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 54.9).
- •St. Petersburg High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •St. Petersburg High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •St. Petersburg High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 36.1%).
- •Lecanto High School does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.2).
- •St. Petersburg High School is the larger school with 1,736 students compared with 1,735.
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 Lecanto High School better than St. Petersburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), St. Petersburg High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 54.9 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 Lecanto High School and St. Petersburg High School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Lecanto and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lecanto High School: 1,735. St. Petersburg High School: 1,736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lecanto High School and St. Petersburg High School rank in Florida?
Lecanto High School is 237th of 576 and St. Petersburg High School is 226th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).