New Smyrna Beach High School vs Vanguard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 120 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
Vanguard High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,684 students
| Measure | New Smyrna Beach High School New Smyrna Beach, Florida | Vanguard High School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 576 | #422 of 576 |
| National rank | #8261 of 16,910 | #10992 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,687 | 1,684 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | 1,684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 35% |
| city | New Smyrna Beach | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Smyrna Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 39.9).
- •New Smyrna Beach High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •New Smyrna Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 52.3%).
- •Vanguard High School does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.8).
- •New Smyrna Beach High School is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 1,684.
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 Vanguard High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Smyrna Beach High School ranks higher (50.5 vs 39.9 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 New Smyrna Beach High School and Vanguard High School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between New Smyrna Beach and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Smyrna Beach High School: 1,687. Vanguard High School: 1,684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Smyrna Beach High School and Vanguard High School rank in Florida?
New Smyrna Beach High School is 296th of 576 and Vanguard High School is 422nd of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).