Harbor City Elementary School vs Melbourne Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor City Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
Melbourne Senior High School
Melbourne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,210 students
| Measure | Harbor City Elementary School Melbourne, Florida | Melbourne Senior High School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 2,187 | #137 of 576 |
| National rank | #15852 of 50,301 | #4730 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 389 | 2,210 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 2,210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.4 vs 64.2).
- •Harbor City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Melbourne Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Melbourne Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 61.4%).
- •Harbor City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 22.1).
- •Melbourne Senior High School is the larger school with 2,210 students compared with 389.
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 Harbor City Elementary School better than Melbourne Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harbor City Elementary School and Melbourne Senior High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Melbourne and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor City Elementary School: 389. Melbourne Senior High School: 2,210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor City Elementary School and Melbourne Senior High School rank in Florida?
Harbor City Elementary School is 958th of 2,187 and Melbourne Senior High School is 137th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).