Bessey Creek Elementary School vs Hidden Oaks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessey Creek Elementary School
Palm City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students
Hidden Oaks Middle School
Palm City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
920 students
| Measure | Bessey Creek Elementary School Palm City, Florida | Hidden Oaks Middle School Palm City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #198 of 2,187 | #39 of 563 |
| National rank | #3372 of 50,301 | #1230 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 594 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 88% |
| city | Palm City | Palm City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessey Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 81.6).
- •Hidden Oaks Middle School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Bessey Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Bessey Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 23.8%).
- •Bessey Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.8).
- •Hidden Oaks Middle School is the larger school with 920 students compared with 594.
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 Bessey Creek Elementary School better than Hidden Oaks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bessey Creek Elementary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 81.6 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 Bessey Creek Elementary School and Hidden Oaks Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Palm City and Palm City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessey Creek Elementary School: 594. Hidden Oaks Middle School: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessey Creek Elementary School and Hidden Oaks Middle School rank in Florida?
Bessey Creek Elementary School is 198th of 2,187 and Hidden Oaks Middle School is 39th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).