Horizon West Middle vs Windermere High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon West Middle
Windermere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,333 students
Windermere High
Windermere · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,217 students
| Measure | Horizon West Middle Windermere, Florida | Windermere High Windermere, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 563 | #109 of 576 |
| National rank | #4614 of 15,369 | #3835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,333 | 3,217 |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 3,217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Windermere | Windermere |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windermere High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 63.9).
- •Windermere High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 15.7%).
- •Horizon West Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 24.0).
- •Windermere High is the larger school with 3,217 students compared with 1,333.
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 West Middle better than Windermere High?
On the Success Index (US), Windermere High ranks higher (68.0 vs 63.9 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 Horizon West Middle and Windermere High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Windermere and Windermere in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon West Middle: 1,333. Windermere High: 3,217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon West Middle and Windermere High rank in Florida?
Horizon West Middle is 196th of 563 and Windermere High is 109th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).