Legacy Preparatory Academy vs Sulphur Springs K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Tampa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
102 students
Sulphur Springs K-8 School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
678 students
| Measure | Legacy Preparatory Academy Tampa, Florida | Sulphur Springs K-8 School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1892 of 2,187 | #2186 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #33515 of 50,301 | #49112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 102 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 11.3).
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 16%).
- •Sulphur Springs K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 94.1%).
- •Sulphur Springs K-8 School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.4).
- •Sulphur Springs K-8 School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 102.
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Sulphur Springs K-8 School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Legacy Preparatory Academy better than Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks higher (37.7 vs 11.3 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 Legacy Preparatory Academy and Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Preparatory Academy: 102. Sulphur Springs K-8 School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Preparatory Academy and Sulphur Springs K-8 School rank in Florida?
Legacy Preparatory Academy is 1892nd of 2,187 and Sulphur Springs K-8 School is 2186th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).