Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) vs D. S. Parrott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.)
Brooksville · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
88 students
D. S. Parrott Middle School
Brooksville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students
| Measure | Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) Brooksville, Florida | D. S. Parrott Middle School Brooksville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 563 | #373 of 563 |
| National rank | #2979 of 15,369 | #8165 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 88 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 88 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Brooksville | Brooksville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 47.6).
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 63.8%).
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.6).
- •D. S. Parrott Middle School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 88.
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) is a charter school while D. S. Parrott Middle School is a public 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 Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) better than D. S. Parrott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) ranks higher (71.7 vs 47.6 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 Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) and D. S. Parrott Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Brooksville and Brooksville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.): 88. D. S. Parrott Middle School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) and D. S. Parrott Middle School rank in Florida?
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) is 119th of 563 and D. S. Parrott Middle School is 373rd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).