Brookside Middle School vs Sarasota High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
Sarasota High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,359 students
| Measure | Brookside Middle School Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota High School Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 563 | #195 of 576 |
| National rank | #3910 of 15,369 | #6052 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 724 | 2,359 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 2,359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 54% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 59.1).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Sarasota High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 59.7%).
- •Brookside Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.5).
- •Sarasota High School is the larger school with 2,359 students compared with 724.
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 Brookside Middle School better than Sarasota High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Middle School ranks higher (67.4 vs 59.1 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 Brookside Middle School and Sarasota High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Middle School: 724. Sarasota High School: 2,359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Middle School and Sarasota High School rank in Florida?
Brookside Middle School is 163rd of 563 and Sarasota High School is 195th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).