Clifford Meigs Middle School vs Gifford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 674 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford Meigs Middle School
Shalimar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
Gifford Middle School
Vero Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students
| Measure | Clifford Meigs Middle School Shalimar, Florida | Gifford Middle School Vero Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 563 | #348 of 563 |
| National rank | #4770 of 15,369 | #7677 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 612 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 53% |
| city | Shalimar | Vero Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 49.8).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 64.6%).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.0).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 608.
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 Clifford Meigs Middle School better than Gifford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford Meigs Middle School ranks higher (63.2 vs 49.8 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 Clifford Meigs Middle School and Gifford Middle School?
About 674 km in a straight line, between Shalimar and Vero Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford Meigs Middle School: 612. Gifford Middle School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford Meigs Middle School and Gifford Middle School rank in Florida?
Clifford Meigs Middle School is 206th of 563 and Gifford Middle School is 348th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).