Christa McAuliffe Elementary School vs Heritage High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
687 students
Heritage High School
Palm Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,960 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary School Palm Bay, Florida | Heritage High School Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #880 of 2,187 | #354 of 576 |
| National rank | #14447 of 50,301 | #9584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 687 | 1,960 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 1,960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 48% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 45.4).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Heritage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 60.4%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 22.5).
- •Heritage High School is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 687.
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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary School better than Heritage High School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elementary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 45.4 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary School and Heritage High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School: 687. Heritage High School: 1,960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary School and Heritage High School rank in Florida?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School is 880th of 2,187 and Heritage High School is 354th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).