Heritage High School vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 8.3 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
Southwest Middle School
Palm Bay · Public middle · Grades 7–8
997 students
| Measure | Heritage High School Palm Bay, Florida | Southwest Middle School Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 576 | #320 of 563 |
| National rank | #9584 of 16,910 | #7065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,960 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 45.4).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Heritage High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 57.7%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.5).
- •Heritage High School is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 997.
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 Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle School ranks higher (52.7 vs 45.4 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 Heritage High School and Southwest Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High School: 1,960. Southwest Middle School: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High School and Southwest Middle School rank in Florida?
Heritage High School is 354th of 576 and Southwest Middle School is 320th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).