Christa McAuliffe Middle School vs Somerset Academy Canyons High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Boynton Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,079 students
Somerset Academy Canyons High School
Boynton Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle School Boynton Beach, Florida | Somerset Academy Canyons High School Boynton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 563 | #185 of 576 |
| National rank | #1392 of 15,369 | #5786 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,079 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 44.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 53% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 60.1).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 31.1%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 44.5).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 1,024.
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School is a public school while Somerset Academy Canyons High School is a charter 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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School better than Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Middle School ranks higher (80.6 vs 60.1 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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School: 1,079. Somerset Academy Canyons High School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Somerset Academy Canyons High School rank in Florida?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School is 46th of 563 and Somerset Academy Canyons High School is 185th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).