Heritage High School vs Mainland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage High School
Palm Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,960 students
Mainland High School
Daytona Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,964 students
| Measure | Heritage High School Palm Bay, Florida | Mainland High School Daytona Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 576 | #523 of 576 |
| National rank | #9584 of 16,910 | #13365 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,960 | 1,964 |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| city | Palm Bay | Daytona Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 29.9).
- •Heritage High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Heritage High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Heritage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 65.1%).
- •Heritage High School does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.7).
- •Mainland High School is the larger school with 1,964 students compared with 1,960.
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 Heritage High School better than Mainland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High School ranks higher (45.4 vs 29.9 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 Heritage High School and Mainland High School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Daytona Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High School: 1,960. Mainland High School: 1,964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High School and Mainland High School rank in Florida?
Heritage High School is 354th of 576 and Mainland High School is 523rd of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).