Discovery High School vs Winter Haven Head Start
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery High School
Lake Alfred · Charter high · Grades 9–12
898 students
Winter Haven Head Start
Winter Haven · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students
| Measure | Discovery High School Lake Alfred, Florida | Winter Haven Head Start Winter Haven, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #499 of 576 | – |
| National rank | #12786 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 898 | 0 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 0 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Lake Alfred | Winter Haven |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery High School is a charter school while Winter Haven Head Start is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Winter Haven Head Start?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery High School and Winter Haven Head Start?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Alfred and Winter Haven in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery High School: 898. Winter Haven Head Start: 0. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery High School and Winter Haven Head Start rank in Florida?
Discovery High School is 499th of 576 and Winter Haven Head Start is unranked among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).