Destin Elementary School vs Destin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Destin Elementary School
Destin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
910 students
Destin Middle School
Destin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
799 students
| Measure | Destin Elementary School Destin, Florida | Destin Middle School Destin, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #413 of 2,187 | #114 of 563 |
| National rank | #6238 of 50,301 | #2850 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 910 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| city | Destin | Destin |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Destin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 72.4).
- •Destin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Destin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Destin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 44.5%).
- •Destin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.5).
- •Destin Elementary School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 799.
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 Destin Elementary School better than Destin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Destin Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 72.4 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 Destin Elementary School and Destin Middle School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Destin and Destin in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Destin Elementary School: 910. Destin Middle School: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Destin Elementary School and Destin Middle School rank in Florida?
Destin Elementary School is 413th of 2,187 and Destin Middle School is 114th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).