Seminole Heights Elementary School vs Sligh Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seminole Heights Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Sligh Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | Seminole Heights Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Sligh Middle School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1721 of 2,187 | #546 of 563 |
| National rank | #29619 of 50,301 | #13290 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 375 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seminole Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 22.7).
- •Seminole Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Seminole Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Seminole Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 76.9%).
- •Seminole Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.7).
- •Sligh Middle School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 375.
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 Seminole Heights Elementary School better than Sligh Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Seminole Heights Elementary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 22.7 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 Seminole Heights Elementary School and Sligh Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Seminole Heights Elementary School: 375. Sligh Middle School: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Seminole Heights Elementary School and Sligh Middle School rank in Florida?
Seminole Heights Elementary School is 1721st of 2,187 and Sligh Middle School is 546th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).