Horizon Elementary School vs Silver Sands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary School
Port Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
Silver Sands Middle School
Port Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,199 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary School Port Orange, Florida | Silver Sands Middle School Port Orange, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #695 of 2,187 | #251 of 563 |
| National rank | #11084 of 50,301 | #5690 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 618 | 1,199 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 1,199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| city | Port Orange | Port Orange |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 59.1).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 54.5%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 20.7).
- •Silver Sands Middle School is the larger school with 1,199 students compared with 618.
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 Elementary School better than Silver Sands Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 59.1 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 Elementary School and Silver Sands Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Port Orange and Port Orange in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary School: 618. Silver Sands Middle School: 1,199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary School and Silver Sands Middle School rank in Florida?
Horizon Elementary School is 695th of 2,187 and Silver Sands Middle School is 251st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).