Jim Allen Elementary School vs Ransom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Allen Elementary School
Cantonment · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
Ransom Middle School
Cantonment · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
| Measure | Jim Allen Elementary School Cantonment, Florida | Ransom Middle School Cantonment, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #930 of 2,187 | #220 of 563 |
| National rank | #15328 of 50,301 | #5124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 648 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| city | Cantonment | Cantonment |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Allen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 61.6).
- •Ransom Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Jim Allen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Ransom Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 52.9%).
- •Jim Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.7).
- •Ransom Middle School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 648.
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 Jim Allen Elementary School better than Ransom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Allen Elementary School ranks higher (64.2 vs 61.6 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 Jim Allen Elementary School and Ransom Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Cantonment and Cantonment in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Allen Elementary School: 648. Ransom Middle School: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Allen Elementary School and Ransom Middle School rank in Florida?
Jim Allen Elementary School is 930th of 2,187 and Ransom Middle School is 220th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).