Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School vs Silver Sands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
Jacksonville Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,190 students
Silver Sands Middle School
Port Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,199 students
| Measure | Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School Jacksonville Beach, Florida | Silver Sands Middle School Port Orange, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 563 | #251 of 563 |
| National rank | #2354 of 15,369 | #5690 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,190 | 1,199 |
| Enrollment | 1,190 | 1,199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 65% |
| city | Jacksonville Beach | Port Orange |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 59.1).
- •Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 54.5%).
- •Silver Sands Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.9).
- •Silver Sands Middle School is the larger school with 1,199 students compared with 1,190.
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 Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School better than Silver Sands Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School ranks higher (75.0 vs 59.1 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 Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and Silver Sands Middle School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville Beach and Port Orange in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School: 1,190. Silver Sands Middle School: 1,199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and Silver Sands Middle School rank in Florida?
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is 90th of 563 and Silver Sands Middle School is 251st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).