Discovery Intermediate School vs New Dimensions High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Intermediate School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
New Dimensions High School
Kissimmee · Charter high · Grades 9–12
445 students
| Measure | Discovery Intermediate School Kissimmee, Florida | New Dimensions High School Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 563 | #161 of 576 |
| National rank | #11302 of 15,369 | #5258 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 804 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Kissimmee | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Dimensions High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 32.9).
- •New Dimensions High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •New Dimensions High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 36%).
- •New Dimensions High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 64.9%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.2).
- •Discovery Intermediate School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 445.
- •Discovery Intermediate School is a public school while New Dimensions High School is a charter 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 Intermediate School better than New Dimensions High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Dimensions High School ranks higher (62.1 vs 32.9 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 Intermediate School and New Dimensions High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Intermediate School: 804. New Dimensions High School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Intermediate School and New Dimensions High School rank in Florida?
Discovery Intermediate School is 480th of 563 and New Dimensions High School is 161st of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).