Deerfield Beach High School vs Deerfield Beach Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Beach High School
Deerfield Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,120 students
Deerfield Beach Middle School
Deerfield Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,132 students
| Measure | Deerfield Beach High School Deerfield Beach, Florida | Deerfield Beach Middle School Deerfield Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #471 of 576 | #437 of 563 |
| National rank | #12233 of 16,910 | #9741 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,120 | 1,132 |
| Enrollment | 2,120 | 1,132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Deerfield Beach | Deerfield Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Beach Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 34.8).
- •Deerfield Beach Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Deerfield Beach Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Deerfield Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 51.1%).
- •Deerfield Beach Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.4).
- •Deerfield Beach High School is the larger school with 2,120 students compared with 1,132.
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 Deerfield Beach High School better than Deerfield Beach Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Beach Middle School ranks higher (40.3 vs 34.8 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 Deerfield Beach High School and Deerfield Beach Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Deerfield Beach and Deerfield Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Beach High School: 2,120. Deerfield Beach Middle School: 1,132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Beach High School and Deerfield Beach Middle School rank in Florida?
Deerfield Beach High School is 471st of 576 and Deerfield Beach Middle School is 437th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).