Goldsboro Elementary Magnet vs Sanford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 770 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
901 students
Sanford Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,385 students
| Measure | Goldsboro Elementary Magnet Sanford, Florida | Sanford Middle School Sanford, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #620 of 2,187 | #162 of 563 |
| National rank | #9715 of 50,301 | #3874 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 901 | 1,385 |
| Enrollment | 901 | 1,385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goldsboro Elementary Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 67.6).
- •Sanford Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Goldsboro Elementary Magnet does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Goldsboro Elementary Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 42.8%).
- •Goldsboro Elementary Magnet does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.0).
- •Sanford Middle School is the larger school with 1,385 students compared with 901.
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 Goldsboro Elementary Magnet better than Sanford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks higher (72.3 vs 67.6 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 Goldsboro Elementary Magnet and Sanford Middle School?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet: 901. Sanford Middle School: 1,385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goldsboro Elementary Magnet and Sanford Middle School rank in Florida?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet is 620th of 2,187 and Sanford Middle School is 162nd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).