Dr. Phillips High vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Phillips High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,964 students
Southwest Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,290 students
| Measure | Dr. Phillips High Orlando, Florida | Southwest Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 576 | #216 of 563 |
| National rank | #8999 of 16,910 | #4954 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,964 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 2,964 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 47.7).
- •Southwest Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 39.2%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.0).
- •Dr. Phillips High is the larger school with 2,964 students compared with 1,290.
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. Phillips High better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle ranks higher (62.4 vs 47.7 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. Phillips High and Southwest Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Phillips High: 2,964. Southwest Middle: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Phillips High and Southwest Middle rank in Florida?
Dr. Phillips High is 323rd of 576 and Southwest Middle is 216th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).