Port Charlotte Middle School vs Punta Gorda Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Charlotte Middle School
Port Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
Punta Gorda Middle School
Punta Gorda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
| Measure | Port Charlotte Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida | Punta Gorda Middle School Punta Gorda, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 563 | #271 of 563 |
| National rank | #5143 of 15,369 | #6036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 858 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 60% |
| city | Port Charlotte | Punta Gorda |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Charlotte Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 57.4).
- •Port Charlotte Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Port Charlotte Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Punta Gorda Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 53.5%).
- •Port Charlotte Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.3).
- •Punta Gorda Middle School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 858.
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 Port Charlotte Middle School better than Punta Gorda Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Charlotte Middle School ranks higher (61.5 vs 57.4 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 Port Charlotte Middle School and Punta Gorda Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Port Charlotte Middle School: 858. Punta Gorda Middle School: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Port Charlotte Middle School and Punta Gorda Middle School rank in Florida?
Port Charlotte Middle School is 222nd of 563 and Punta Gorda Middle School is 271st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).