Blackburn Elementary School vs Buffalo Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elementary School Palmetto, Florida | Buffalo Creek Middle School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 2,187 | #321 of 563 |
| National rank | #22755 of 50,301 | #7069 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 452 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 59% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.4 vs 52.6).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 79.6%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 21.7).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 452.
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 Blackburn Elementary School better than Buffalo Creek Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackburn Elementary School and Buffalo Creek Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elementary School: 452. Buffalo Creek Middle School: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elementary School and Buffalo Creek Middle School rank in Florida?
Blackburn Elementary School is 1348th of 2,187 and Buffalo Creek Middle School is 321st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).