Buffalo Creek Middle School vs Virgil Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 193 m 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
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
| Measure | Buffalo Creek Middle School Palmetto, Florida | Virgil Mills Elementary School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #321 of 563 | #654 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7069 of 15,369 | #10346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,171 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virgil Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 52.6).
- •Virgil Mills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Virgil Mills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Virgil Mills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 49.4%).
- •Virgil Mills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.7).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 863.
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 Virgil Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Virgil Mills Elementary School ranks higher (71.4 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Creek Middle School: 1,171. Virgil Mills Elementary School: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Creek Middle School and Virgil Mills Elementary School rank in Florida?
Buffalo Creek Middle School is 321st of 563 and Virgil Mills Elementary School is 654th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).