Horizon Middle School vs Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,008 students
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High
Kissimmee · Charter high · Grades 9–12
536 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Kissimmee, Florida | Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 563 | #571 of 576 |
| National rank | #7914 of 15,369 | #16012 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,008 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Kissimmee | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 15.3).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 78%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 28.2).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 536.
- •Horizon Middle School is a public school while Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle School better than Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle School ranks higher (48.7 vs 15.3 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 Middle School and Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 1,008. Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High rank in Florida?
Horizon Middle School is 360th of 563 and Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is 571st of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).