Apollo Middle School vs Sunrise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Middle School
Hollywood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,143 students
Sunrise Middle School
Fort Lauderdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
| Measure | Apollo Middle School Hollywood, Florida | Sunrise Middle School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 563 | #242 of 563 |
| National rank | #7008 of 15,369 | #5531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,143 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| city | Hollywood | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 52.9).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Apollo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 46.4%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.6).
- •Apollo Middle School is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 1,141.
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 Apollo Middle School better than Sunrise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Middle School ranks higher (59.8 vs 52.9 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 Apollo Middle School and Sunrise Middle School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Middle School: 1,143. Sunrise Middle School: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Middle School and Sunrise Middle School rank in Florida?
Apollo Middle School is 317th of 563 and Sunrise Middle School is 242nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).