Chiefland Elementary School vs Nature Coast Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiefland Elementary School
Chiefland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
725 students
Nature Coast Middle School
Chiefland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
84 students
| Measure | Chiefland Elementary School Chiefland, Florida | Nature Coast Middle School Chiefland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1697 of 2,187 | #411 of 563 |
| National rank | #29119 of 50,301 | #9041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 725 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Chiefland | Chiefland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.2 vs 43.6).
- •Chiefland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Nature Coast Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Chiefland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 76.2%).
- •Nature Coast Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.1).
- •Chiefland Elementary School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 84.
- •Chiefland Elementary School is a public school while Nature Coast Middle School 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 Chiefland Elementary School better than Nature Coast Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chiefland Elementary School and Nature Coast Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Chiefland and Chiefland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chiefland Elementary School: 725. Nature Coast Middle School: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chiefland Elementary School and Nature Coast Middle School rank in Florida?
Chiefland Elementary School is 1697th of 2,187 and Nature Coast Middle School is 411th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).