Harbor City Elementary School vs West Shore Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 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
West Shore Junior/Senior High School
Melbourne · Public high · Grades 7–12
948 students
| Measure | Harbor City Elementary School Melbourne, Florida | West Shore Junior/Senior High School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #958 of 2,187 | #2 of 576 |
| National rank | #15852 of 50,301 | #380 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 389 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 98% |
| city | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Shore Junior/Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 63.4).
- •West Shore Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 62%).
- •West Shore Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 57%).
- •West Shore Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 61.4%).
- •Harbor City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.9).
- •West Shore Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 948 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 West Shore Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Shore Junior/Senior High School ranks higher (87.8 vs 63.4 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 Harbor City Elementary School and West Shore Junior/Senior High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Melbourne and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor City Elementary School: 389. West Shore Junior/Senior High School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor City Elementary School and West Shore Junior/Senior High School rank in Florida?
Harbor City Elementary School is 958th of 2,187 and West Shore Junior/Senior High School is 2nd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).