Dune Lakes Elementary School vs Seaside Neighborhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.8 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
Seaside Neighborhood School
Santa Rosa Beach · Charter high · Grades 5–12
501 students
| Measure | Dune Lakes Elementary School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | Seaside Neighborhood School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #163 of 2,187 | #4 of 576 |
| National rank | #2783 of 50,301 | #498 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 924 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 924 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 98% |
| city | Santa Rosa Beach | Santa Rosa Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seaside Neighborhood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 84.2).
- •Seaside Neighborhood School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 78%).
- •Seaside Neighborhood School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •Seaside Neighborhood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 28%).
- •Dune Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.6).
- •Dune Lakes Elementary School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 501.
- •Dune Lakes Elementary School is a public school while Seaside Neighborhood 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 Dune Lakes Elementary School better than Seaside Neighborhood School?
On the Success Index (US), Seaside Neighborhood School ranks higher (86.5 vs 84.2 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 Seaside Neighborhood School?
About 6.8 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. Seaside Neighborhood School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dune Lakes Elementary School and Seaside Neighborhood School rank in Florida?
Dune Lakes Elementary School is 163rd of 2,187 and Seaside Neighborhood School is 4th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).