Curtis Fundamental Elementary vs Dunedin Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 890 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis Fundamental Elementary
Dunedin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Dunedin Highland Middle School
Dunedin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Curtis Fundamental Elementary Dunedin, Florida | Dunedin Highland Middle School Dunedin, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 2,187 | #227 of 563 |
| National rank | #1814 of 50,301 | #5230 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 538 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 58% |
| city | Dunedin | Dunedin |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curtis Fundamental Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 61.1).
- •Curtis Fundamental Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 58%).
- •Curtis Fundamental Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 53%).
- •Curtis Fundamental Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 39.9%).
- •Curtis Fundamental Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.3).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 538.
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 Curtis Fundamental Elementary better than Dunedin Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Curtis Fundamental Elementary ranks higher (86.5 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 Curtis Fundamental Elementary and Dunedin Highland Middle School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Dunedin and Dunedin in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary: 538. Dunedin Highland Middle School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Fundamental Elementary and Dunedin Highland Middle School rank in Florida?
Curtis Fundamental Elementary is 89th of 2,187 and Dunedin Highland Middle School is 227th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).