Herbert A. Ammons Middle School vs Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High 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.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School
Miami · Charter high · Grades 9–12
315 students
| Measure | Herbert A. Ammons Middle School Miami, Florida | Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 563 | #572 of 576 |
| National rank | #1528 of 15,369 | #16014 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 999 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 28.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | – |
| Math proficiency | 93% | – |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 15.3).
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 77.8%).
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 28.6).
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 315.
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is a public school while Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert A. Ammons Middle School ranks higher (79.7 vs 15.3 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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School: 999. Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert A. Ammons Middle School and Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School rank in Florida?
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is 54th of 563 and Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School is 572nd of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).