Parrish Charter Academy vs Virgil Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parrish Charter Academy
Parrish · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
891 students
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
| Measure | Parrish Charter Academy Parrish, Florida | Virgil Mills Elementary School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #680 of 2,187 | #654 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10894 of 50,301 | #10346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 891 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 891 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Parrish | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.6 vs 71.4).
- •Parrish Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 44.3%).
- •Parrish Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.9).
- •Parrish Charter Academy is the larger school with 891 students compared with 863.
- •Parrish Charter Academy is a charter school while Virgil Mills Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Parrish Charter Academy better than Virgil Mills Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Parrish Charter Academy and Virgil Mills Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Parrish and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parrish Charter Academy: 891. Virgil Mills Elementary School: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parrish Charter Academy and Virgil Mills Elementary School rank in Florida?
Parrish Charter Academy is 680th of 2,187 and Virgil Mills Elementary School is 654th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).