Dante B. Fascell Elementary School vs John A. Ferguson Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dante B. Fascell Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
John A. Ferguson Senior High
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,291 students
| Measure | Dante B. Fascell Elementary School Miami, Florida | John A. Ferguson Senior High Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 2,187 | #169 of 576 |
| National rank | #5659 of 50,301 | #5421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 403 | 4,291 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 4,291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 61% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dante B. Fascell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 61.5).
- •Dante B. Fascell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •Dante B. Fascell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 46.2%).
- •Dante B. Fascell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 26.7).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High is the larger school with 4,291 students compared with 403.
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 Dante B. Fascell Elementary School better than John A. Ferguson Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Dante B. Fascell Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 61.5 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 Dante B. Fascell Elementary School and John A. Ferguson Senior High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dante B. Fascell Elementary School: 403. John A. Ferguson Senior High: 4,291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dante B. Fascell Elementary School and John A. Ferguson Senior High rank in Florida?
Dante B. Fascell Elementary School is 370th of 2,187 and John A. Ferguson Senior High is 169th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).