Emerald Coast Middle School vs Southport Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 662 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Coast Middle School
Santa Rosa Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
Southport Middle School
Port ST Lucie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
| Measure | Emerald Coast Middle School Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | Southport Middle School Port ST Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 563 | #350 of 563 |
| National rank | #1921 of 15,369 | #7757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 872 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 55% |
| city | Santa Rosa Beach | Port ST Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald Coast Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 49.5).
- •Emerald Coast Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •Emerald Coast Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Emerald Coast Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 63.9%).
- •Emerald Coast Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.4).
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 Emerald Coast Middle School better than Southport Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald Coast Middle School ranks higher (77.4 vs 49.5 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 Emerald Coast Middle School and Southport Middle School?
About 662 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa Beach and Port ST Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald Coast Middle School: 872. Southport Middle School: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald Coast Middle School and Southport Middle School rank in Florida?
Emerald Coast Middle School is 74th of 563 and Southport Middle School is 350th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).