Gifford Middle School vs North County Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gifford Middle School
Vero Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students
North County Charter School
Vero Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | Gifford Middle School Vero Beach, Florida | North County Charter School Vero Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #348 of 563 | #435 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7677 of 15,369 | #6599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 608 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| city | Vero Beach | Vero Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North County Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 49.8).
- •North County Charter School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •North County Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •North County Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 64.6%).
- •North County Charter School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.0).
- •Gifford Middle School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 312.
- •Gifford Middle School is a public school while North County Charter 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 Gifford Middle School better than North County Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), North County Charter School ranks higher (77.2 vs 49.8 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 Gifford Middle School and North County Charter School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Vero Beach and Vero Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gifford Middle School: 608. North County Charter School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gifford Middle School and North County Charter School rank in Florida?
Gifford Middle School is 348th of 563 and North County Charter School is 435th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).