D. S. Parrott Middle School vs West Hernando Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. S. Parrott Middle School
Brooksville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students
West Hernando Middle School
Brooksville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
666 students
| Measure | D. S. Parrott Middle School Brooksville, Florida | West Hernando Middle School Brooksville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 563 | #344 of 563 |
| National rank | #8165 of 15,369 | #7620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 745 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Brooksville | Brooksville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hernando Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 47.6).
- •D. S. Parrott Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •West Hernando Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 63.8%).
- •West Hernando Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.6).
- •D. S. Parrott Middle School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 666.
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 D. S. Parrott Middle School better than West Hernando Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Hernando Middle School ranks higher (50.2 vs 47.6 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 D. S. Parrott Middle School and West Hernando Middle School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Brooksville and Brooksville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. S. Parrott Middle School: 745. West Hernando Middle School: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. S. Parrott Middle School and West Hernando Middle School rank in Florida?
D. S. Parrott Middle School is 373rd of 563 and West Hernando Middle School is 344th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).