Paul R. Smith Middle School vs Tarpon Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul R. Smith Middle School
Holiday · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students
Tarpon Springs Elementary School
Tarpon Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Paul R. Smith Middle School Holiday, Florida | Tarpon Springs Elementary School Tarpon Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 563 | #1493 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9821 of 15,369 | #25600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 830 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| city | Holiday | Tarpon Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 40.0).
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Paul R. Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 74.8%).
- •Tarpon Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.0).
- •Paul R. Smith Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 417.
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 Paul R. Smith Middle School better than Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tarpon Springs Elementary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 40.0 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 Paul R. Smith Middle School and Tarpon Springs Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Holiday and Tarpon Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul R. Smith Middle School: 830. Tarpon Springs Elementary School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul R. Smith Middle School and Tarpon Springs Elementary School rank in Florida?
Paul R. Smith Middle School is 441st of 563 and Tarpon Springs Elementary School is 1493rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).