Howard Middle School vs Vanguard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students
Vanguard High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,684 students
| Measure | Howard Middle School Ocala, Florida | Vanguard High School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 563 | #422 of 576 |
| National rank | #5726 of 15,369 | #10992 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 917 | 1,684 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 1,684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 35% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 39.9).
- •Howard Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 35%).
- •Howard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Vanguard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 53.7%).
- •Howard Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.2).
- •Vanguard High School is the larger school with 1,684 students compared with 917.
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 Howard Middle School better than Vanguard High School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Middle School ranks higher (58.9 vs 39.9 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 Howard Middle School and Vanguard High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Middle School: 917. Vanguard High School: 1,684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Middle School and Vanguard High School rank in Florida?
Howard Middle School is 253rd of 563 and Vanguard High School is 422nd of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).