Dunedin Highland Middle School vs Sandy Lane Elementary School
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.
Dunedin Highland Middle School
Dunedin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
Sandy Lane Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | Dunedin Highland Middle School Dunedin, Florida | Sandy Lane Elementary School Clearwater, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 563 | #1790 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5230 of 15,369 | #31104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 842 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Dunedin | Clearwater |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 41.3).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 77.8%).
- •Sandy Lane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.3).
- •Dunedin Highland Middle School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 288.
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 Dunedin Highland Middle School better than Sandy Lane Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunedin Highland Middle School ranks higher (61.1 vs 41.3 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 Dunedin Highland Middle School and Sandy Lane Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dunedin and Clearwater in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunedin Highland Middle School: 842. Sandy Lane Elementary School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunedin Highland Middle School and Sandy Lane Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dunedin Highland Middle School is 227th of 563 and Sandy Lane Elementary School is 1790th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).