John A. Ferguson Senior High vs Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 Preparatory Academy Charter High School
Miami · Charter high · Grades 9–12
529 students
| Measure | John A. Ferguson Senior High Miami, Florida | Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 576 | #238 of 576 |
| National rank | #5421 of 16,910 | #7073 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 4,291 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 4,291 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 52.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 54.9).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 56.9%).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High does better on students per teacher (26.7 vs 52.9).
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High is the larger school with 4,291 students compared with 529.
- •John A. Ferguson Senior High is a public school while Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter 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 John A. Ferguson Senior High better than Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), John A. Ferguson Senior High ranks higher (61.5 vs 54.9 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 Preparatory Academy Charter High 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 Preparatory Academy Charter High School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Ferguson Senior High and Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School rank in Florida?
John A. Ferguson Senior High is 169th of 576 and Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is 238th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).