Felix Varela Senior High School vs John A. Ferguson Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Felix Varela Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,935 students
John A. Ferguson Senior High
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,291 students
| Measure | Felix Varela Senior High School Miami, Florida | John A. Ferguson Senior High Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 576 | #169 of 576 |
| National rank | #9833 of 16,910 | #5421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,935 | 4,291 |
| Enrollment | 1,935 | 4,291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 61% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 44.4).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 40.5%).
- •Felix Varela Senior High School does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 26.7).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High is the larger school with 4,291 students compared with 1,935.
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 Felix Varela Senior High School better than John A. Ferguson Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), John A. Ferguson Senior High ranks higher (61.5 vs 44.4 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 Felix Varela Senior High School and John A. Ferguson Senior High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Felix Varela Senior High School: 1,935. John A. Ferguson Senior High: 4,291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Felix Varela Senior High School and John A. Ferguson Senior High rank in Florida?
Felix Varela Senior High School is 367th of 576 and John A. Ferguson Senior High is 169th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).