Apollo Middle School vs Driftwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Middle School
Hollywood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,143 students
Driftwood Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Apollo Middle School Hollywood, Florida | Driftwood Elementary School Hollywood, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 563 | #1186 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7008 of 15,369 | #19853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,143 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| city | Hollywood | Hollywood |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Driftwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 52.9).
- •Driftwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Driftwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Apollo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 54.2%).
- •Driftwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 21.6).
- •Apollo Middle School is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 426.
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 Apollo Middle School better than Driftwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Driftwood Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 52.9 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 Apollo Middle School and Driftwood Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hollywood and Hollywood in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Middle School: 1,143. Driftwood Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Middle School and Driftwood Elementary School rank in Florida?
Apollo Middle School is 317th of 563 and Driftwood Elementary School is 1186th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).