David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School vs Westside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School
Daytona Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
922 students
Westside Elementary School
Daytona Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
774 students
| Measure | David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School Daytona Beach, Florida | Westside Elementary School Daytona Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 563 | #2128 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6166 of 15,369 | #41042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 922 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 922 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 26.1).
- •David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 83.9%).
- •David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.9).
- •David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is the larger school with 922 students compared with 774.
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 David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School better than Westside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 26.1 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 David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School and Westside Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Daytona Beach and Daytona Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School: 922. Westside Elementary School: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School and Westside Elementary School rank in Florida?
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle School is 279th of 563 and Westside Elementary School is 2128th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).