Sunset Hills Elementary School vs Tarpon Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Tarpon Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Tarpon Springs Middle School
Tarpon Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
| Measure | Sunset Hills Elementary School Tarpon Springs, Florida | Tarpon Springs Middle School Tarpon Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 2,187 | #255 of 563 |
| National rank | #8679 of 50,301 | #5789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| city | Tarpon Springs | Tarpon Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 58.6).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 46.1%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.1).
- •Tarpon Springs Middle School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 428.
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 Sunset Hills Elementary School better than Tarpon Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 58.6 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 Sunset Hills Elementary School and Tarpon Springs Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Tarpon Springs and Tarpon Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunset Hills Elementary School: 428. Tarpon Springs Middle School: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunset Hills Elementary School and Tarpon Springs Middle School rank in Florida?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is 559th of 2,187 and Tarpon Springs Middle School is 255th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).