Debary Elementary School vs The Reading Edge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 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
The Reading Edge Academy
Debary · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Debary Elementary School Debary, Florida | The Reading Edge Academy Debary, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 2,187 | #789 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7649 of 50,301 | #12914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 780 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 41.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Debary | Debary |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Debary Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 67.8).
- •Debary Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Debary Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •The Reading Edge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 31.5%).
- •Debary Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 41.0).
- •Debary Elementary School is the larger school with 780 students compared with 328.
- •Debary Elementary School is a public school while The Reading Edge 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 Debary Elementary School better than The Reading Edge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Debary Elementary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 67.8 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 The Reading Edge Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Debary and Debary in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Debary Elementary School: 780. The Reading Edge Academy: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Debary Elementary School and The Reading Edge Academy rank in Florida?
Debary Elementary School is 496th of 2,187 and The Reading Edge Academy is 789th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).