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Horizon High School vs. Water Spring Middle School

Should you attend Horizon High School or Water Spring Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Horizon High School
10393 Seidel Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Water Spring Middle School
10393 Seidel Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Water Spring Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,300 students in grades 9-12, Horizon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 778 students in grades 6-8, Water Spring Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
2,300 students
778 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Water Spring Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Water Spring Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Water Spring Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Water Spring Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1458 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#935 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Water Spring Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
68%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Water Spring Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 20% in FL)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Horizon High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Water Spring Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
285
Grade 7 Students
-
263
Grade 8 Students
-
230
Grade 9 Students
641
-
Grade 10 Students
610
-
Grade 11 Students
578
-
Grade 12 Students
471
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Water Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Water Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Water Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
38%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Water Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Water Spring Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Water Spring Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Water Spring Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horizon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Water Spring Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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