Don Estridge High Tech Middle School vs Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 356 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Boca Raton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,270 students
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students
| Measure | Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Boca Raton, Florida | Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 563 | #448 of 563 |
| National rank | #703 of 15,369 | #10062 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,270 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 42% |
| city | Boca Raton | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Estridge High Tech Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 38.9).
- •Don Estridge High Tech Middle School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Don Estridge High Tech Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 42%).
- •Don Estridge High Tech Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 60.2%).
- •Don Estridge High Tech Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.0).
- •Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 1,260.
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 Don Estridge High Tech Middle School better than Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks?
On the Success Index (US), Don Estridge High Tech Middle School ranks higher (85.4 vs 38.9 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 Don Estridge High Tech Middle School and Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks?
About 356 km in a straight line, between Boca Raton and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School: 1,270. Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Estridge High Tech Middle School and Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks rank in Florida?
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is 7th of 563 and Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is 448th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).