Fernandina Beach Middle School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernandina Beach Middle School
Fernandina Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
Southside Elementary School
Fernandina Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
591 students
| Measure | Fernandina Beach Middle School Fernandina Beach, Florida | Southside Elementary School Fernandina Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 563 | #991 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2355 of 15,369 | #16412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 721 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Fernandina Beach | Fernandina Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernandina Beach Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 62.6).
- •Fernandina Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 46.4%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.5).
- •Fernandina Beach Middle School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 591.
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 Middle School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fernandina Beach Middle School ranks higher (75.0 vs 62.6 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 Middle School and Southside Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fernandina Beach and Fernandina Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernandina Beach Middle School: 721. Southside Elementary School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernandina Beach Middle School and Southside Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fernandina Beach Middle School is 91st of 563 and Southside Elementary School is 991st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).