Barrington Middle School vs Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrington Middle School
Lithia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,345 students
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Riverview · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
916 students
| Measure | Barrington Middle School Lithia, Florida | Valrico Lake Advantage Academy Riverview, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #131 of 563 | #210 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3207 of 15,369 | #3542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,345 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 1,345 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| city | Lithia | Riverview |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valrico Lake Advantage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 70.6).
- •Valrico Lake Advantage Academy does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Valrico Lake Advantage Academy does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 64%).
- •Valrico Lake Advantage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 32.7%).
- •Valrico Lake Advantage Academy does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 25.9).
- •Barrington Middle School is the larger school with 1,345 students compared with 916.
- •Barrington Middle School is a public school while Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barrington Middle School better than Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Valrico Lake Advantage Academy ranks higher (82.7 vs 70.6 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 Barrington Middle School and Valrico Lake Advantage Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lithia and Riverview in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrington Middle School: 1,345. Valrico Lake Advantage Academy: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrington Middle School and Valrico Lake Advantage Academy rank in Florida?
Barrington Middle School is 131st of 563 and Valrico Lake Advantage Academy is 210th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).