Indian River Academy vs Vero Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River Academy
Vero Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
Vero Beach High School
Vero Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,645 students
| Measure | Indian River Academy Vero Beach, Florida | Vero Beach High School Vero Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1375 of 2,187 | #319 of 576 |
| National rank | #23179 of 50,301 | #8931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 444 | 2,645 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 2,645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Vero Beach | Vero Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 48.0).
- •Indian River Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Vero Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Vero Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 64.2%).
- •Indian River Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 23.6).
- •Vero Beach High School is the larger school with 2,645 students compared with 444.
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 Indian River Academy better than Vero Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian River Academy ranks higher (52.8 vs 48.0 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 Indian River Academy and Vero Beach High School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Vero Beach and Vero Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River Academy: 444. Vero Beach High School: 2,645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River Academy and Vero Beach High School rank in Florida?
Indian River Academy is 1375th of 2,187 and Vero Beach High School is 319th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).