Durbin Creek Elementary School vs Fruit Cove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durbin Creek Elementary School
Saint Johns · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,090 students
Fruit Cove Middle School
Saint Johns · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,157 students
| Measure | Durbin Creek Elementary School Saint Johns, Florida | Fruit Cove Middle School Saint Johns, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #100 of 2,187 | #27 of 563 |
| National rank | #1968 of 50,301 | #1044 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,090 | 1,157 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 1,157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| city | Saint Johns | Saint Johns |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durbin Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 82.9).
- •Durbin Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Fruit Cove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 21.7%).
- •Durbin Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.7).
- •Fruit Cove Middle School is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 1,090.
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 Durbin Creek Elementary School better than Fruit Cove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Durbin Creek Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 82.9 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 Durbin Creek Elementary School and Fruit Cove Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Saint Johns and Saint Johns in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durbin Creek Elementary School: 1,090. Fruit Cove Middle School: 1,157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durbin Creek Elementary School and Fruit Cove Middle School rank in Florida?
Durbin Creek Elementary School is 100th of 2,187 and Fruit Cove Middle School is 27th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).