Debary Elementary School vs River Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Debary Elementary School
Debary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students
River Springs Middle School
Orange City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,218 students
| Measure | Debary Elementary School Debary, Florida | River Springs Middle School Orange City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 2,187 | #308 of 563 |
| National rank | #7649 of 50,301 | #6791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 780 | 1,218 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 1,218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| city | Debary | Orange City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Debary Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 54.0).
- •Debary Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Debary Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Debary Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 50.4%).
- •Debary Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.6).
- •River Springs Middle School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 780.
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 Debary Elementary School better than River Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Debary Elementary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 54.0 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 Debary Elementary School and River Springs Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Debary and Orange City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Debary Elementary School: 780. River Springs Middle School: 1,218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Debary Elementary School and River Springs Middle School rank in Florida?
Debary Elementary School is 496th of 2,187 and River Springs Middle School is 308th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).