Lake Weir High School vs Merritt Island High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Weir High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,447 students
Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,446 students
| Measure | Lake Weir High School Ocala, Florida | Merritt Island High School Merritt Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 576 | #188 of 576 |
| National rank | #12321 of 16,910 | #5878 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,447 | 1,446 |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 1,446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 53% |
| city | Ocala | Merritt Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Island High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 34.4).
- •Merritt Island High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Merritt Island High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Merritt Island High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 59.4%).
- •Lake Weir High School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.0).
- •Lake Weir High School is the larger school with 1,447 students compared with 1,446.
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 Lake Weir High School better than Merritt Island High School?
On the Success Index (US), Merritt Island High School ranks higher (59.7 vs 34.4 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 Lake Weir High School and Merritt Island High School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Merritt Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Weir High School: 1,447. Merritt Island High School: 1,446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Weir High School and Merritt Island High School rank in Florida?
Lake Weir High School is 477th of 576 and Merritt Island High School is 188th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).