Claude Pepper Elementary School vs Felix Varela Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claude Pepper Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Felix Varela Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,935 students
| Measure | Claude Pepper Elementary School Miami, Florida | Felix Varela Senior High School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 2,187 | #367 of 576 |
| National rank | #6234 of 50,301 | #9833 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 417 | 1,935 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 1,935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 39% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claude Pepper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 44.4).
- •Claude Pepper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 39%).
- •Claude Pepper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Felix Varela Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 49.2%).
- •Claude Pepper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 24.2).
- •Felix Varela Senior High School is the larger school with 1,935 students compared with 417.
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 Claude Pepper Elementary School better than Felix Varela Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Claude Pepper Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 44.4 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 Claude Pepper Elementary School and Felix Varela Senior High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claude Pepper Elementary School: 417. Felix Varela Senior High School: 1,935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claude Pepper Elementary School and Felix Varela Senior High School rank in Florida?
Claude Pepper Elementary School is 412th of 2,187 and Felix Varela Senior High School is 367th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).