Dan McCarty Middle School vs Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dan McCarty Middle School
Fort Pierce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
Frances K. Sweet Elementary School
Fort Pierce · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Dan McCarty Middle School Fort Pierce, Florida | Frances K. Sweet Elementary School Fort Pierce, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 563 | #1372 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12789 of 15,369 | #23097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 657 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 56% |
| city | Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frances K. Sweet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 25.3).
- •Frances K. Sweet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 28%).
- •Frances K. Sweet Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 25%).
- •Dan McCarty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 68.6%).
- •Dan McCarty Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.6).
- •Dan McCarty Middle School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 439.
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 Dan McCarty Middle School better than Frances K. Sweet Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frances K. Sweet Elementary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 25.3 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 Dan McCarty Middle School and Frances K. Sweet Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan McCarty Middle School: 657. Frances K. Sweet Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan McCarty Middle School and Frances K. Sweet Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dan McCarty Middle School is 533rd of 563 and Frances K. Sweet Elementary School is 1372nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).