Fort Myers Middle School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Myers Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Fort Myers Middle School Fort Myers, Florida | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #506 of 563 | #257 of 563 |
| National rank | #12019 of 15,369 | #5804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 687 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 61% |
| city | Fort Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 29.5).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 30%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 62.9%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.8).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 687.
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 Fort Myers Middle School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School ranks higher (58.5 vs 29.5 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 Fort Myers Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Myers Middle School: 687. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Myers Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School rank in Florida?
Fort Myers Middle School is 506th of 563 and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is 257th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).