Merritt Island High School vs Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,446 students
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
| Measure | Merritt Island High School Merritt Island, Florida | Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School Merritt Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #188 of 576 | #25 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5878 of 16,910 | #805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,446 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 94% |
| city | Merritt Island | Merritt Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 59.7).
- •Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 53%).
- •Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 61%).
- •Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 33.5%).
- •Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.0).
- •Merritt Island High School is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 481.
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 Merritt Island High School better than Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 59.7 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 Merritt Island High School and Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Merritt Island and Merritt Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Island High School: 1,446. Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Island High School and Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School rank in Florida?
Merritt Island High School is 188th of 576 and Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School is 25th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).