Brown Barge Middle School vs West Florida High School/Technical
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Barge Middle School
Pensacola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
West Florida High School/Technical
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
| Measure | Brown Barge Middle School Pensacola, Florida | West Florida High School/Technical Pensacola, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 563 | #122 of 576 |
| National rank | #1120 of 15,369 | #4392 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 542 | 1,322 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 1,322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 61% |
| city | Pensacola | Pensacola |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Barge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 65.6).
- •Brown Barge Middle School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 61%).
- •Brown Barge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Brown Barge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 35.9%).
- •Brown Barge Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.3).
- •West Florida High School/Technical is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 542.
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 Brown Barge Middle School better than West Florida High School/Technical?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Barge Middle School ranks higher (82.4 vs 65.6 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 Brown Barge Middle School and West Florida High School/Technical?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pensacola and Pensacola in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Barge Middle School: 542. West Florida High School/Technical: 1,322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Barge Middle School and West Florida High School/Technical rank in Florida?
Brown Barge Middle School is 32nd of 563 and West Florida High School/Technical is 122nd of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).