New Smyrna Beach High School vs Spruce Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Smyrna Beach High School
New Smyrna Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
Spruce Creek High School
Port Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,576 students
| Measure | New Smyrna Beach High School New Smyrna Beach, Florida | Spruce Creek High School Port Orange, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 576 | #157 of 576 |
| National rank | #8261 of 16,910 | #5205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,687 | 2,576 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | 2,576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| city | New Smyrna Beach | Port Orange |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spruce Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 50.5).
- •Spruce Creek High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Spruce Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Spruce Creek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 38.2%).
- •Spruce Creek High School does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.8).
- •Spruce Creek High School is the larger school with 2,576 students compared with 1,687.
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 New Smyrna Beach High School better than Spruce Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spruce Creek High School ranks higher (62.3 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 New Smyrna Beach High School and Spruce Creek High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Smyrna Beach High School: 1,687. Spruce Creek High School: 2,576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Smyrna Beach High School and Spruce Creek High School rank in Florida?
New Smyrna Beach High School is 296th of 576 and Spruce Creek High School is 157th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).