Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School vs Tropical Elementary 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.
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
Cocoa Beach · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,049 students
Tropical Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
569 students
| Measure | Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School Cocoa Beach, Florida | Tropical Elementary School Merritt Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 576 | #521 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2900 of 16,910 | #7991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,049 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| city | Cocoa Beach | Merritt Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tropical Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 71.6).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 46.2%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.8).
- •Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 569.
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 Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School better than Tropical Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tropical Elementary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 71.6 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 Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School and Tropical Elementary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School: 1,049. Tropical Elementary School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School and Tropical Elementary School rank in Florida?
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School is 77th of 576 and Tropical Elementary School is 521st of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).