Buffalo Creek Middle School vs Parrish Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students
Parrish Charter Academy
Parrish · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
891 students
| Measure | Buffalo Creek Middle School Palmetto, Florida | Parrish Charter Academy Parrish, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #321 of 563 | #680 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7069 of 15,369 | #10894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,171 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 59% | – |
| city | Palmetto | Parrish |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parrish Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 52.6).
- •Parrish Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 49.4%).
- •Parrish Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.7).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 891.
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School is a public school while Parrish Charter Academy is a charter 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 Buffalo Creek Middle School better than Parrish Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Parrish Charter Academy ranks higher (70.6 vs 52.6 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 Buffalo Creek Middle School and Parrish Charter Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Parrish in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Creek Middle School: 1,171. Parrish Charter Academy: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Creek Middle School and Parrish Charter Academy rank in Florida?
Buffalo Creek Middle School is 321st of 563 and Parrish Charter Academy is 680th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).