Indian River Elementary School vs New Smyrna Beach High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River Elementary School
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
New Smyrna Beach High School
New Smyrna Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
| Measure | Indian River Elementary School Edgewater, Florida | New Smyrna Beach High School New Smyrna Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #774 of 2,187 | #296 of 576 |
| National rank | #12584 of 50,301 | #8261 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 614 | 1,687 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 1,687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 49% |
| city | Edgewater | New Smyrna Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 50.5).
- •Indian River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Indian River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •New Smyrna Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 53.7%).
- •Indian River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 23.8).
- •New Smyrna Beach High School is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 614.
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 Elementary School better than New Smyrna Beach High School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian River Elementary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 50.5 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 Elementary School and New Smyrna Beach High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River Elementary School: 614. New Smyrna Beach High School: 1,687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River Elementary School and New Smyrna Beach High School rank in Florida?
Indian River Elementary School is 774th of 2,187 and New Smyrna Beach High School is 296th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).