Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts vs Southwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts
Palmetto Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
Southwood Middle School
Palmetto Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students
| Measure | Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts Palmetto Bay, Florida | Southwood Middle School Palmetto Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #861 of 2,187 | #94 of 563 |
| National rank | #14026 of 50,301 | #2398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 513 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | Palmetto Bay | Palmetto Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 66.1).
- •Southwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Southwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Southwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 55.2%).
- •Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.6).
- •Southwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 513.
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 Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts better than Southwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Middle School ranks higher (74.8 vs 66.1 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 Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts and Southwood Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palmetto Bay and Palmetto Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts: 513. Southwood Middle School: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts and Southwood Middle School rank in Florida?
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts is 861st of 2,187 and Southwood Middle School is 94th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).