Silver Sands Middle School vs Sugar Mill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silver Sands Middle School
Port Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,199 students
Sugar Mill Elementary School
Port Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Silver Sands Middle School Port Orange, Florida | Sugar Mill Elementary School Port Orange, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 563 | #984 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5690 of 15,369 | #16213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,199 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 60% |
| city | Port Orange | Port Orange |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugar Mill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 59.1).
- •Silver Sands Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Sugar Mill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Silver Sands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 60.8%).
- •Sugar Mill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.7).
- •Silver Sands Middle School is the larger school with 1,199 students compared with 526.
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 Silver Sands Middle School better than Sugar Mill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sugar Mill Elementary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 59.1 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 Silver Sands Middle School and Sugar Mill Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Port Orange and Port Orange in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silver Sands Middle School: 1,199. Sugar Mill Elementary School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silver Sands Middle School and Sugar Mill Elementary School rank in Florida?
Silver Sands Middle School is 251st of 563 and Sugar Mill Elementary School is 984th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).