A. L. Mebane Middle School vs Santa Fe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 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
Santa Fe High School
Alachua · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,132 students
| Measure | A. L. Mebane Middle School Alachua, Florida | Santa Fe High School Alachua, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 563 | #277 of 576 |
| National rank | #7659 of 15,369 | #7857 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 385 | 1,132 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 1,132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Alachua | Alachua |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 49.9).
- •Santa Fe High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Santa Fe High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Santa Fe High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 50.1%).
- •A. L. Mebane Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 24.1).
- •Santa Fe High School is the larger school with 1,132 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 Santa Fe High School?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Fe High School ranks higher (52.0 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 Santa Fe High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Alachua and Alachua in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. L. Mebane Middle School: 385. Santa Fe High School: 1,132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. L. Mebane Middle School and Santa Fe High School rank in Florida?
A. L. Mebane Middle School is 346th of 563 and Santa Fe High School is 277th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).