Cranberry Elementary School vs Heron Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranberry Elementary School
North Port · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students
Heron Creek Middle School
North Port · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
| Measure | Cranberry Elementary School North Port, Florida | Heron Creek Middle School North Port, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #712 of 2,187 | #228 of 563 |
| National rank | #11448 of 50,301 | #5232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 813 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| city | North Port | North Port |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranberry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 61.1).
- •Cranberry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Cranberry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Cranberry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 68.8%).
- •Heron Creek Middle School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 813.
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 Cranberry Elementary School better than Heron Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cranberry Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 61.1 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 Cranberry Elementary School and Heron Creek Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between North Port and North Port in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranberry Elementary School: 813. Heron Creek Middle School: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranberry Elementary School and Heron Creek Middle School rank in Florida?
Cranberry Elementary School is 712th of 2,187 and Heron Creek Middle School is 228th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).