Discovery Elementary School vs Heritage High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
679 students
Heritage High School
Palm Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,960 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Palm Bay, Florida | Heritage High School Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1439 of 2,187 | #354 of 576 |
| National rank | #24188 of 50,301 | #9584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 679 | 1,960 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 1,960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 45.4).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Heritage High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Heritage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 67.2%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 22.5).
- •Heritage High School is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 679.
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 Discovery Elementary School better than Heritage High School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 45.4 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 Discovery Elementary School and Heritage High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 679. Heritage High School: 1,960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Heritage High School rank in Florida?
Discovery Elementary School is 1439th of 2,187 and Heritage High School is 354th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).