Clearwater Fundamental Middle School vs Dunedin Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
Clearwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
Dunedin Highland Middle School
Dunedin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Clearwater Fundamental Middle School Clearwater, Florida | Dunedin Highland Middle School Dunedin, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 563 | #227 of 563 |
| National rank | #1111 of 15,369 | #5230 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 736 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 58% |
| city | Clearwater | Dunedin |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 61.1).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 58%).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 53%).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 39.9%).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.9).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 736.
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 Clearwater Fundamental Middle School better than Dunedin Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clearwater Fundamental Middle School ranks higher (82.5 vs 61.1 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 Clearwater Fundamental Middle School and Dunedin Highland Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Dunedin in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School: 736. Dunedin Highland Middle School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearwater Fundamental Middle School and Dunedin Highland Middle School rank in Florida?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is 31st of 563 and Dunedin Highland Middle School is 227th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).