Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School vs Sickles High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 784 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
Sickles High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,398 students
| Measure | Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School Tampa, Florida | Sickles High School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #270 of 563 | #104 of 576 |
| National rank | #6015 of 15,369 | #3688 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 595 | 2,398 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 2,398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sickles High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 57.5).
- •Sickles High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Sickles High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Sickles High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 51.4%).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 26.4).
- •Sickles High School is the larger school with 2,398 students compared with 595.
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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School better than Sickles High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sickles High School ranks higher (68.5 vs 57.5 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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School and Sickles High School?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School: 595. Sickles High School: 2,398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School and Sickles High School rank in Florida?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is 270th of 563 and Sickles High School is 104th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).