Doby Elementary School vs Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doby Elementary School
Apollo Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School
Apollo Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,381 students
| Measure | Doby Elementary School Apollo Beach, Florida | Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School Apollo Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #948 of 2,187 | #771 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #15655 of 50,301 | #12567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 680 | 1,381 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 1,381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Apollo Beach | Apollo Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 63.7).
- •Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 43.7%).
- •Doby Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.9).
- •Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 680.
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 Doby Elementary School better than Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School ranks higher (68.2 vs 63.7 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 Doby Elementary School and Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Apollo Beach and Apollo Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doby Elementary School: 680. Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School: 1,381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doby Elementary School and Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School rank in Florida?
Doby Elementary School is 948th of 2,187 and Dorothy C York PK-8 Magnet School is 771st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).