John A. Ferguson Senior High vs Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Ferguson Senior High
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,291 students
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School
Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
| Measure | John A. Ferguson Senior High Miami, Florida | Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 576 | #158 of 563 |
| National rank | #5421 of 16,910 | #3792 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 4,291 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 4,291 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 78% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 61.5).
- •Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 58.1%).
- •Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 26.7).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High is the larger school with 4,291 students compared with 494.
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High is a public school while Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle 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 John A. Ferguson Senior High better than Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School ranks higher (68.0 vs 61.5 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 John A. Ferguson Senior High and Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Ferguson Senior High: 4,291. Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Ferguson Senior High and Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School rank in Florida?
John A. Ferguson Senior High is 169th of 576 and Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School is 158th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).