Fernandina Beach High School vs Miami Sunset Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 561 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernandina Beach High School
Fernandina Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
978 students
Miami Sunset Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
| Measure | Fernandina Beach High School Fernandina Beach, Florida | Miami Sunset Senior High School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 576 | #385 of 576 |
| National rank | #2384 of 16,910 | #10230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 978 | 979 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 979 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 42% |
| city | Fernandina Beach | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernandina Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 42.9).
- •Fernandina Beach High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Fernandina Beach High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 40%).
- •Fernandina Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 41.5%).
- •Fernandina Beach High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.0).
- •Miami Sunset Senior High School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 978.
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 Fernandina Beach High School better than Miami Sunset Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fernandina Beach High School ranks higher (73.8 vs 42.9 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 Fernandina Beach High School and Miami Sunset Senior High School?
About 561 km in a straight line, between Fernandina Beach and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernandina Beach High School: 978. Miami Sunset Senior High School: 979. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernandina Beach High School and Miami Sunset Senior High School rank in Florida?
Fernandina Beach High School is 68th of 576 and Miami Sunset Senior High School is 385th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).