A. L. Mebane Middle School vs High Springs Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. L. Mebane Middle School
Alachua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
High Springs Community School
High Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
902 students
| Measure | A. L. Mebane Middle School Alachua, Florida | High Springs Community School High Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #346 of 563 | #773 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7659 of 15,369 | #12582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 385 | 902 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 902 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| city | Alachua | High Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Springs Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 49.9).
- •High Springs Community School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •High Springs Community School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •High Springs Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 50.1%).
- •High Springs Community School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.3).
- •High Springs Community School is the larger school with 902 students compared with 385.
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 A. L. Mebane Middle School better than High Springs Community School?
On the Success Index (US), High Springs Community School ranks higher (68.2 vs 49.9 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 A. L. Mebane Middle School and High Springs Community School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Alachua and High Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. L. Mebane Middle School: 385. High Springs Community School: 902. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. L. Mebane Middle School and High Springs Community School rank in Florida?
A. L. Mebane Middle School is 346th of 563 and High Springs Community School is 773rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).