Hamilton Elementary School vs Sanford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Sanford Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,385 students
| Measure | Hamilton Elementary School Sanford, Florida | Sanford Middle School Sanford, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1459 of 2,187 | #162 of 563 |
| National rank | #24605 of 50,301 | #3874 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 671 | 1,385 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 50.8).
- •Sanford Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Sanford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Sanford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 76.6%).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.0).
- •Sanford Middle School is the larger school with 1,385 students compared with 671.
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 Hamilton Elementary School better than Sanford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanford Middle School ranks higher (67.6 vs 50.8 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 Hamilton Elementary School and Sanford Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Elementary School: 671. Sanford Middle School: 1,385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Elementary School and Sanford Middle School rank in Florida?
Hamilton Elementary School is 1459th of 2,187 and Sanford Middle School is 162nd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).