Coral Reef Elementary School vs Southwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coral Reef Elementary School
Palmetto Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Southwood Middle School
Palmetto Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students
| Measure | Coral Reef Elementary School Palmetto Bay, Florida | Southwood Middle School Palmetto Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #266 of 2,187 | #94 of 563 |
| National rank | #4301 of 50,301 | #2398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| city | Palmetto Bay | Palmetto Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coral Reef Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 74.8).
- •Coral Reef Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Coral Reef Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Coral Reef Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 31.2%).
- •Coral Reef Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 22.6).
- •Southwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 696.
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 Coral Reef Elementary School better than Southwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Coral Reef Elementary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 74.8 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 Coral Reef Elementary School and Southwood Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Palmetto Bay and Palmetto Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coral Reef Elementary School: 696. Southwood Middle School: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coral Reef Elementary School and Southwood Middle School rank in Florida?
Coral Reef Elementary School is 266th of 2,187 and Southwood Middle School is 94th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).