Mary Esther Elementary School vs W. C. Pryor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Esther Elementary School
Mary Esther · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
W. C. Pryor Middle School
Fort Walton Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | Mary Esther Elementary School Mary Esther, Florida | W. C. Pryor Middle School Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1201 of 2,187 | #347 of 563 |
| National rank | #20139 of 50,301 | #7673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| city | Mary Esther | Fort Walton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Esther Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 49.9).
- •Mary Esther Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Mary Esther Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •W. C. Pryor Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Mary Esther Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.0).
- •W. C. Pryor Middle School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 438.
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 Mary Esther Elementary School better than W. C. Pryor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Esther Elementary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 49.9 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 Mary Esther Elementary School and W. C. Pryor Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Mary Esther and Fort Walton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Esther Elementary School: 438. W. C. Pryor Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Esther Elementary School and W. C. Pryor Middle School rank in Florida?
Mary Esther Elementary School is 1201st of 2,187 and W. C. Pryor Middle School is 347th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).