Vanguard High School
#422 of 576 high schools in Florida
#10992 of 16,910 nationally
About Vanguard High School
Vanguard High School is a public high located in Ocala, in the Marion school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,684 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 422nd of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,684.
There are 33 schools in Ocala; Vanguard High School ranks 23rd of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Vanguard High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Vanguard High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oakcrest Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 1.3 km away
Ocali Charter High School
Ocala · Charter high · Grades 9–12
116 students · 1.4 km away
Fordham Early Learning Academy
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
215 students · 1.5 km away
Howard Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students · 2.6 km away
Wyomina Park Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 3.0 km away
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 3.2 km away
Fort King Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students · 3.4 km away
Osceola Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students · 3.8 km away
Eighth Street Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 4.0 km away
DR N H Jones Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Northeast High School
ST Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,684 students
New Smyrna Beach High School
New Smyrna Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
Hillsborough High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,679 students
Pinellas Park High School
Largo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,691 students
Washington Senior High School
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,676 students
South Fort Myers High School
Fort Myers · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Vanguard High School a good school?
Vanguard High School has a Success Index (US) of 39.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #422 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Vanguard High School rank in Florida?
Vanguard High School ranks #422 of 576 high schools in Florida and #10992 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Vanguard High School?
Vanguard High School had 1,684 students in 2025.
Is Vanguard High School a elementary school or a high school?
Vanguard High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Vanguard High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Vanguard High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.