Herbert A. Ammons Middle School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Herbert A. Ammons Middle School Miami, Florida | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 563 | #257 of 563 |
| National rank | #1528 of 15,369 | #5804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 999 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 61% |
| city | Miami | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 58.5).
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 61%).
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 50%).
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 46.2%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 23.8).
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 Herbert A. Ammons Middle School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert A. Ammons Middle School ranks higher (79.7 vs 58.5 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 Herbert A. Ammons Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Miami and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School: 999. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert A. Ammons Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School rank in Florida?
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is 54th of 563 and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is 257th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).