Highlands Middle School vs Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 453 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus
Jacksonville · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
177 students
| Measure | Highlands Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 563 | #495 of 563 |
| National rank | #12855 of 15,369 | #11680 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 685 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 25.0).
- •Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 78.5%).
- •Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 22.1).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 177.
- •Highlands Middle School is a public school while Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus 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 Highlands Middle School better than Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus ranks higher (31.3 vs 25.0 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 Highlands Middle School and Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Middle School: 685. Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Middle School and Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus rank in Florida?
Highlands Middle School is 535th of 563 and Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus is 495th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).