Athenian Academy vs Dunedin Highland Middle 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.
Athenian Academy
Clearwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
377 students
Dunedin Highland Middle School
Dunedin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Athenian Academy Clearwater, Florida | Dunedin Highland Middle School Dunedin, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1171 of 2,187 | #227 of 563 |
| National rank | #19563 of 50,301 | #5230 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| city | Clearwater | Dunedin |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 58.0).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 40.6%).
- •Athenian Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.3).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 377.
- •Athenian Academy is a charter school while Dunedin Highland Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Athenian Academy better than Dunedin Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunedin Highland Middle School ranks higher (61.1 vs 58.0 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 Athenian Academy and Dunedin Highland Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Dunedin in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athenian Academy: 377. Dunedin Highland Middle School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athenian Academy and Dunedin Highland Middle School rank in Florida?
Athenian Academy is 1171st of 2,187 and Dunedin Highland Middle School is 227th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).