Fairview Middle School vs R. Frank Nims Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
R. Frank Nims Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
| Measure | Fairview Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | R. Frank Nims Middle School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 563 | #532 of 563 |
| National rank | #6127 of 15,369 | #12740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 735 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 36% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 25.7).
- •Fairview Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Fairview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Fairview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 71.8%).
- •Fairview Middle School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 625.
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 Fairview Middle School better than R. Frank Nims Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Middle School ranks higher (57.0 vs 25.7 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 Fairview Middle School and R. Frank Nims Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Middle School: 735. R. Frank Nims Middle School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Middle School and R. Frank Nims Middle School rank in Florida?
Fairview Middle School is 277th of 563 and R. Frank Nims Middle School is 532nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).