Bethune Academy vs Shelley S. Boone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune Academy
Haines City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Shelley S. Boone Middle School
Haines City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,329 students
| Measure | Bethune Academy Haines City, Florida | Shelley S. Boone Middle School Haines City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1560 of 2,187 | #550 of 563 |
| National rank | #26710 of 50,301 | #13383 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 1,329 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | Haines City | Haines City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethune Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 22.2).
- •Bethune Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Bethune Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 29%).
- •Shelley S. Boone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 77.9%).
- •Bethune Academy does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 26.6).
- •Shelley S. Boone Middle School is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 430.
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 Bethune Academy better than Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethune Academy ranks higher (47.6 vs 22.2 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 Bethune Academy and Shelley S. Boone Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Haines City and Haines City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Academy: 430. Shelley S. Boone Middle School: 1,329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Academy and Shelley S. Boone Middle School rank in Florida?
Bethune Academy is 1560th of 2,187 and Shelley S. Boone Middle School is 550th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).