Gifford Middle School vs Vero Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.3 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
Vero Beach High School
Vero Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,645 students
| Measure | Gifford Middle School Vero Beach, Florida | Vero Beach High School Vero Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 563 | #319 of 576 |
| National rank | #7677 of 15,369 | #8931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 608 | 2,645 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 2,645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| city | Vero Beach | Vero Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gifford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 48.0).
- •Gifford Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Vero Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Vero Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 64.6%).
- •Gifford Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 23.6).
- •Vero Beach High School is the larger school with 2,645 students compared with 608.
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 Vero Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gifford Middle School ranks higher (49.8 vs 48.0 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 Vero Beach High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Vero Beach and Vero Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gifford Middle School: 608. Vero Beach High School: 2,645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gifford Middle School and Vero Beach High School rank in Florida?
Gifford Middle School is 348th of 563 and Vero Beach High School is 319th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).