Paul R. Smith Middle School vs Tarpon Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 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 Middle School
Tarpon Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
| Measure | Paul R. Smith Middle School Holiday, Florida | Tarpon Springs Middle School Tarpon Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 563 | #255 of 563 |
| National rank | #9821 of 15,369 | #5789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 830 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| city | Holiday | Tarpon Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarpon Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 40.0).
- •Tarpon Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Tarpon Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Tarpon Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 64%).
- •Paul R. Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.1).
- •Paul R. Smith Middle School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 649.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tarpon Springs Middle School ranks higher (58.6 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 Middle School?
About 3.2 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 Middle School: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul R. Smith Middle School and Tarpon Springs Middle School rank in Florida?
Paul R. Smith Middle School is 441st of 563 and Tarpon Springs Middle School is 255th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).