Key West High School vs May Sands Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 922 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Key West High School
Key West · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students
May Sands Montessori School
Key West · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
90 students
| Measure | Key West High School Key West, Florida | May Sands Montessori School Key West, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 576 | #626 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4432 of 16,910 | #9799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,337 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 90.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| city | Key West | Key West |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •May Sands Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 65.4).
- •Key West High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •May Sands Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •May Sands Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 36.1%).
- •Key West High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 90.0).
- •Key West High School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 90.
- •Key West High School is a public school while May Sands Montessori 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 Key West High School better than May Sands Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), May Sands Montessori School ranks higher (72.2 vs 65.4 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 Key West High School and May Sands Montessori School?
About 922 m in a straight line, between Key West and Key West in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Key West High School: 1,337. May Sands Montessori School: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Key West High School and May Sands Montessori School rank in Florida?
Key West High School is 126th of 576 and May Sands Montessori School is 626th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).