Felix Varela Senior High School vs Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
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.
Felix Varela Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,935 students
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
733 students
| Measure | Felix Varela Senior High School Miami, Florida | Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #367 of 576 | #635 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9833 of 16,910 | #9956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,935 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 1,935 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 88% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 44.4).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) does better on math proficiency (88% vs 39%).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Felix Varela Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 60.2%).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.2).
- •Felix Varela Senior High School is the larger school with 1,935 students compared with 733.
- •Felix Varela Senior High School is a public school while Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) ranks higher (72.0 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 Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Felix Varela Senior High School: 1,935. Pinecrest Academy (South Campus): 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Felix Varela Senior High School and Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) rank in Florida?
Felix Varela Senior High School is 367th of 576 and Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is 635th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).