Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy vs John A. Ferguson Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
841 students
John A. Ferguson Senior High
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,291 students
| Measure | Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy Miami, Florida | John A. Ferguson Senior High Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 2,187 | #169 of 576 |
| National rank | #16700 of 50,301 | #5421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 841 | 4,291 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 4,291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 61% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.1 vs 61.5).
- •Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 56.7%).
- •Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 26.7).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High is the larger school with 4,291 students compared with 841.
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 Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy better than John A. Ferguson Senior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy and John A. Ferguson Senior High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy: 841. John A. Ferguson Senior High: 4,291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy and John A. Ferguson Senior High rank in Florida?
Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy is 1011th of 2,187 and John A. Ferguson Senior High is 169th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).