Dune Lakes Elementary School vs Emerald Coast Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Santa Rosa Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
924 students
Emerald Coast Middle School
Santa Rosa Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
| Measure | Dune Lakes Elementary School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | Emerald Coast Middle School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #163 of 2,187 | #74 of 563 |
| National rank | #2783 of 50,301 | #1921 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 924 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| city | Santa Rosa Beach | Santa Rosa Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dune Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 77.4).
- •Dune Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Dune Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Emerald Coast Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 28%).
- •Dune Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.2).
- •Dune Lakes Elementary School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 872.
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 Dune Lakes Elementary School better than Emerald Coast Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dune Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (84.2 vs 77.4 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 Dune Lakes Elementary School and Emerald Coast Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa Beach and Santa Rosa Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dune Lakes Elementary School: 924. Emerald Coast Middle School: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dune Lakes Elementary School and Emerald Coast Middle School rank in Florida?
Dune Lakes Elementary School is 163rd of 2,187 and Emerald Coast Middle School is 74th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).