James Rickards High School vs R. Frank Nims Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Rickards High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
R. Frank Nims Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
| Measure | James Rickards High School Tallahassee, Florida | R. Frank Nims Middle School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 576 | #532 of 563 |
| National rank | #11242 of 16,910 | #12740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,718 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 1,718 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 36% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Rickards High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 25.7).
- •James Rickards High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •James Rickards High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •James Rickards High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 71.8%).
- •R. Frank Nims Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 26.4).
- •James Rickards High School is the larger school with 1,718 students compared with 625.
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 James Rickards High School better than R. Frank Nims Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James Rickards High School ranks higher (38.8 vs 25.7 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 James Rickards High School and R. Frank Nims Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Rickards High School: 1,718. R. Frank Nims Middle School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Rickards High School and R. Frank Nims Middle School rank in Florida?
James Rickards High School is 439th of 576 and R. Frank Nims Middle School is 532nd of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).