Gifford Middle School vs St. Peter's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 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
St. Peter's Academy
Vero Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
120 students
| Measure | Gifford Middle School Vero Beach, Florida | St. Peter's Academy Vero Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 563 | #1621 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7677 of 15,369 | #27715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 608 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| city | Vero Beach | Vero Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gifford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 46.3).
- •St. Peter's Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Gifford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 100%).
- •Gifford Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.0).
- •Gifford Middle School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 120.
- •Gifford Middle School is a public school while St. Peter's Academy 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 St. Peter's Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gifford Middle School ranks higher (49.8 vs 46.3 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 St. Peter's Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Vero Beach and Vero Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gifford Middle School: 608. St. Peter's Academy: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gifford Middle School and St. Peter's Academy rank in Florida?
Gifford Middle School is 348th of 563 and St. Peter's Academy is 1621st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).