Deland Middle School vs River Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deland Middle School
Deland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
River Springs Middle School
Orange City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,218 students
| Measure | Deland Middle School Deland, Florida | River Springs Middle School Orange City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 563 | #308 of 563 |
| National rank | #8840 of 15,369 | #6791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,059 | 1,218 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| city | Deland | Orange City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 44.4).
- •River Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •River Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •River Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 53.6%).
- •River Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.0).
- •River Springs Middle School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 1,059.
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 Deland Middle School better than River Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), River Springs Middle School ranks higher (54.0 vs 44.4 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 Deland Middle School and River Springs Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Deland and Orange City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deland Middle School: 1,059. River Springs Middle School: 1,218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deland Middle School and River Springs Middle School rank in Florida?
Deland Middle School is 403rd of 563 and River Springs Middle School is 308th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).