Creekside Middle School vs Samsula Academy
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.
Creekside Middle School
Port Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,120 students
Samsula Academy
New Smyrna Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
151 students
| Measure | Creekside Middle School Port Orange, Florida | Samsula Academy New Smyrna Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 563 | #681 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2887 of 15,369 | #10903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,120 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 1,120 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| city | Port Orange | New Smyrna Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 70.6).
- •Creekside Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Creekside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Samsula Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 31.6%).
- •Creekside Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.6).
- •Creekside Middle School is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 151.
- •Creekside Middle School is a public school while Samsula Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Creekside Middle School better than Samsula Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Middle School ranks higher (72.2 vs 70.6 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 Creekside Middle School and Samsula Academy?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Middle School: 1,120. Samsula Academy: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Middle School and Samsula Academy rank in Florida?
Creekside Middle School is 117th of 563 and Samsula Academy is 681st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).