Cocoa High School vs Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cocoa High School
Cocoa · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,432 students
Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School
Rockledge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
262 students
| Measure | Cocoa High School Cocoa, Florida | Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School Rockledge, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 576 | #199 of 563 |
| National rank | #11137 of 16,910 | #4646 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,432 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 1,432 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| city | Cocoa | Rockledge |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 39.2).
- •Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 64.4%).
- •Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.1).
- •Cocoa High School is the larger school with 1,432 students compared with 262.
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 High School better than Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School ranks higher (63.8 vs 39.2 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 High School and Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Cocoa and Rockledge in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cocoa High School: 1,432. Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cocoa High School and Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School rank in Florida?
Cocoa High School is 430th of 576 and Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School is 199th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).