Sligh Middle School vs Sulphur Springs K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sligh Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
Sulphur Springs K-8 School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
678 students
| Measure | Sligh Middle School Tampa, Florida | Sulphur Springs K-8 School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #546 of 563 | #2186 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13290 of 15,369 | #49112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 761 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sligh Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 11.3).
- •Sligh Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Sligh Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •Sligh Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 84.5%).
- •Sulphur Springs K-8 School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.7).
- •Sligh Middle School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 678.
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 Sligh Middle School better than Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Sligh Middle School ranks higher (22.7 vs 11.3 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 Sligh Middle School and Sulphur Springs K-8 School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sligh Middle School: 761. Sulphur Springs K-8 School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sligh Middle School and Sulphur Springs K-8 School rank in Florida?
Sligh Middle School is 546th of 563 and Sulphur Springs K-8 School is 2186th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).