Avon Park Middle School vs Hill-Gustat Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avon Park Middle School
Avon Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Hill-Gustat Middle School
Sebring · Public middle · Grades 6–12
669 students
| Measure | Avon Park Middle School Avon Park, Florida | Hill-Gustat Middle School Sebring, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 563 | #281 of 563 |
| National rank | #10583 of 15,369 | #6229 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 600 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| city | Avon Park | Sebring |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill-Gustat Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 36.3).
- •Hill-Gustat Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Hill-Gustat Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Hill-Gustat Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 70.3%).
- •Avon Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.7).
- •Hill-Gustat Middle School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 600.
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 Avon Park Middle School better than Hill-Gustat Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hill-Gustat Middle School ranks higher (56.5 vs 36.3 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 Avon Park Middle School and Hill-Gustat Middle School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Avon Park and Sebring in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avon Park Middle School: 600. Hill-Gustat Middle School: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avon Park Middle School and Hill-Gustat Middle School rank in Florida?
Avon Park Middle School is 457th of 563 and Hill-Gustat Middle School is 281st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).