Buffalo Creek Middle School vs Parrish Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.8 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 Community High School
Parrish · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,266 students
| Measure | Buffalo Creek Middle School Palmetto, Florida | Parrish Community High School Parrish, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 563 | #325 of 576 |
| National rank | #7069 of 15,369 | #9115 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,171 | 2,266 |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 2,266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 59% | – |
| city | Palmetto | Parrish |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 47.3).
- •Parrish Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 49.4%).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.4).
- •Parrish Community High School is the larger school with 2,266 students compared with 1,171.
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 Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Creek Middle School ranks higher (52.6 vs 47.3 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 Buffalo Creek Middle School and Parrish Community High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Parrish in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Creek Middle School: 1,171. Parrish Community High School: 2,266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Creek Middle School and Parrish Community High School rank in Florida?
Buffalo Creek Middle School is 321st of 563 and Parrish Community High School is 325th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).