Henry H. Filer Middle School vs James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry H. Filer Middle School
Hialeah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Henry H. Filer Middle School Hialeah, Florida | James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 563 | #1292 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12299 of 15,369 | #21871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 732 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Hialeah | Hialeah |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 28.0).
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 71.9%).
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 23.6).
- •Henry H. Filer Middle School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 452.
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 Henry H. Filer Middle School better than James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary ranks higher (54.7 vs 28.0 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 Henry H. Filer Middle School and James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry H. Filer Middle School: 732. James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry H. Filer Middle School and James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary rank in Florida?
Henry H. Filer Middle School is 518th of 563 and James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary is 1292nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).