Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) vs Nature Coast Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 120 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
Nature Coast Middle School
Chiefland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
84 students
| Measure | Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) Brooksville, Florida | Nature Coast Middle School Chiefland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 563 | #411 of 563 |
| National rank | #2979 of 15,369 | #9041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 88 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 88 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Brooksville | Chiefland |
| 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 43.6).
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 76.2%).
- •Nature Coast Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) is the larger school with 88 students compared with 84.
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 Nature Coast Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) ranks higher (71.7 vs 43.6 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 Nature Coast Middle School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Brooksville and Chiefland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.): 88. Nature Coast Middle School: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) and Nature Coast Middle School rank in Florida?
Brooksville Engineering Science and Technology (B.e.s.t.) is 119th of 563 and Nature Coast Middle School is 411th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).