Brookside Middle School vs Riverview High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
Riverview High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,637 students
| Measure | Brookside Middle School Sarasota, Florida | Riverview High School Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #163 of 563 | #99 of 576 |
| National rank | #3910 of 15,369 | #3616 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 724 | 2,637 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 2,637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 67.4).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Riverview High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Riverview High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 59.7%).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.7).
- •Riverview High School is the larger school with 2,637 students compared with 724.
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 Brookside Middle School better than Riverview High School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 67.4 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 Brookside Middle School and Riverview High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Middle School: 724. Riverview High School: 2,637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Middle School and Riverview High School rank in Florida?
Brookside Middle School is 163rd of 563 and Riverview High School is 99th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).