Gulf Breeze Middle School vs Howard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 501 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Breeze Middle School
Gulf Breeze · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
Howard Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students
| Measure | Gulf Breeze Middle School Gulf Breeze, Florida | Howard Middle School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 563 | #253 of 563 |
| National rank | #1375 of 15,369 | #5726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 916 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 60% |
| city | Gulf Breeze | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Breeze Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 58.9).
- •Gulf Breeze Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 60%).
- •Gulf Breeze Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Gulf Breeze Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 53.7%).
- •Howard Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.8).
- •Howard Middle School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 916.
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 Gulf Breeze Middle School better than Howard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Breeze Middle School ranks higher (80.7 vs 58.9 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 Gulf Breeze Middle School and Howard Middle School?
About 501 km in a straight line, between Gulf Breeze and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Breeze Middle School: 916. Howard Middle School: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Breeze Middle School and Howard Middle School rank in Florida?
Gulf Breeze Middle School is 45th of 563 and Howard Middle School is 253rd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).