Fessenden Elementary School vs Vanguard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fessenden Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Vanguard High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,684 students
| Measure | Fessenden Elementary School Ocala, Florida | Vanguard High School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2114 of 2,187 | #422 of 576 |
| National rank | #40262 of 50,301 | #10992 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 1,684 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 27.2).
- •Vanguard High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Vanguard High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Vanguard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 75.3%).
- •Fessenden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 22.2).
- •Vanguard High School is the larger school with 1,684 students compared with 430.
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 Fessenden Elementary School better than Vanguard High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vanguard High School ranks higher (39.9 vs 27.2 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 Fessenden Elementary School and Vanguard High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fessenden Elementary School: 430. Vanguard High School: 1,684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fessenden Elementary School and Vanguard High School rank in Florida?
Fessenden Elementary School is 2114th of 2,187 and Vanguard High School is 422nd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).