Clearwater Fundamental Middle School vs Highland Oaks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 342 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
Highland Oaks Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Clearwater Fundamental Middle School Clearwater, Florida | Highland Oaks Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 563 | #238 of 563 |
| National rank | #1111 of 15,369 | #5477 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 736 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 50% |
| city | Clearwater | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 60.0).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 50%).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 40.6%).
- •Clearwater Fundamental Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.0).
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 Highland Oaks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clearwater Fundamental Middle School ranks higher (82.5 vs 60.0 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 Highland Oaks Middle School?
About 342 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School: 736. Highland Oaks Middle School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearwater Fundamental Middle School and Highland Oaks Middle School rank in Florida?
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School is 31st of 563 and Highland Oaks Middle School is 238th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).