Fort Pierce Central High School vs Southern Oaks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Pierce Central High School
Fort Pierce · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,178 students
Southern Oaks Middle School
Port ST Lucie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
| Measure | Fort Pierce Central High School Fort Pierce, Florida | Southern Oaks Middle School Port ST Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 576 | #370 of 563 |
| National rank | #11001 of 16,910 | #8067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,178 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 3,178 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 53% |
| city | Fort Pierce | Port ST Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Oaks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 39.8).
- •Southern Oaks Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Fort Pierce Central High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Fort Pierce Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 65.7%).
- •Southern Oaks Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 26.9).
- •Fort Pierce Central High School is the larger school with 3,178 students compared with 833.
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 Pierce Central High School better than Southern Oaks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Oaks Middle School ranks higher (48.1 vs 39.8 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 Pierce Central High School and Southern Oaks Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Pierce and Port ST Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Pierce Central High School: 3,178. Southern Oaks Middle School: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Pierce Central High School and Southern Oaks Middle School rank in Florida?
Fort Pierce Central High School is 423rd of 576 and Southern Oaks Middle School is 370th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).