Buckhorn Elementary School vs Burns Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhorn Elementary School
Valrico · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
Burns Middle School
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,108 students
| Measure | Buckhorn Elementary School Valrico, Florida | Burns Middle School Brandon, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 2,187 | #164 of 563 |
| National rank | #11061 of 50,301 | #3931 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 667 | 1,108 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 1,108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| city | Valrico | Brandon |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckhorn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 67.3).
- •Burns Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Buckhorn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Burns Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 38.2%).
- •Buckhorn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.7).
- •Burns Middle School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 667.
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 Buckhorn Elementary School better than Burns Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buckhorn Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 67.3 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 Buckhorn Elementary School and Burns Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Valrico and Brandon in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn Elementary School: 667. Burns Middle School: 1,108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn Elementary School and Burns Middle School rank in Florida?
Buckhorn Elementary School is 693rd of 2,187 and Burns Middle School is 164th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).