Belle Terre Elementary School vs Buddy Taylor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Terre Elementary School
Palm Coast · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
1,288 students
Buddy Taylor Middle School
Palm Coast · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,310 students
| Measure | Belle Terre Elementary School Palm Coast, Florida | Buddy Taylor Middle School Palm Coast, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 2,187 | #301 of 563 |
| National rank | #8892 of 50,301 | #6612 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,288 | 1,310 |
| Enrollment | 1,288 | 1,310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 54% |
| city | Palm Coast | Palm Coast |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Terre Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 54.7).
- •Belle Terre Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Belle Terre Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Belle Terre Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 44.6%).
- •Belle Terre Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.1).
- •Buddy Taylor Middle School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 1,288.
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 Belle Terre Elementary School better than Buddy Taylor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Terre Elementary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 54.7 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 Belle Terre Elementary School and Buddy Taylor Middle School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Palm Coast and Palm Coast in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Terre Elementary School: 1,288. Buddy Taylor Middle School: 1,310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Terre Elementary School and Buddy Taylor Middle School rank in Florida?
Belle Terre Elementary School is 572nd of 2,187 and Buddy Taylor Middle School is 301st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).