Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks vs Sunrise Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 601 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students
Sunrise Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,402 students
| Measure | Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks Ocala, Florida | Sunrise Elementary School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 563 | #2000 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10062 of 15,369 | #36142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,260 | 1,402 |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 33.7).
- •Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 65.7%).
- •Sunrise Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.0).
- •Sunrise Elementary School is the larger school with 1,402 students compared with 1,260.
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 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks better than Sunrise Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks ranks higher (38.9 vs 33.7 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 Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks and Sunrise Elementary School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks: 1,260. Sunrise Elementary School: 1,402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks and Sunrise Elementary School rank in Florida?
Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks is 448th of 563 and Sunrise Elementary School is 2000th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).