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Discovery High School vs Hartridge Academy

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDiscovery High School
Lake Alfred, Florida
Hartridge Academy
Winter Haven, Florida
Success Index (US)
32
Lower 50%
78
Top 25%
State rank#499 of 576#397 of 2,187
National rank#12786 of 16,910#6088 of 50,301
SectorCharterCharter
TypeHighElementary
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades Kโ€“5
Students898200
Enrollment898200
Free/reduced-price lunch63.7%54.5%
Students per teacher20.018.2
Reading proficiency45%92%
Math proficiency30%92%
cityLake AlfredWinter Haven
stateFloridaFlorida
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The verdict

  • โ€ขHartridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 32.4).
  • โ€ขHartridge Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 30%).
  • โ€ขHartridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 45%).
  • โ€ขHartridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 63.7%).
  • โ€ขHartridge Academy does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.0).
  • โ€ขDiscovery High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 200.

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 High School better than Hartridge Academy?

On the Success Index (US), Hartridge Academy ranks higher (78.1 vs 32.4 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 High School and Hartridge Academy?

About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Alfred and Winter Haven in Florida.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Discovery High School: 898. Hartridge Academy: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Discovery High School and Hartridge Academy rank in Florida?

Discovery High School is 499th of 576 and Hartridge Academy is 397th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).