Leisure City K-8 Center vs South Dade Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leisure City K-8 Center
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,059 students
South Dade Senior High School
Homestead · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,382 students
| Measure | Leisure City K-8 Center Homestead, Florida | South Dade Senior High School Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1851 of 2,187 | #493 of 576 |
| National rank | #32408 of 50,301 | #12669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,059 | 3,382 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 3,382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leisure City K-8 Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 33.0).
- •Leisure City K-8 Center does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Leisure City K-8 Center does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •South Dade Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 69.9%).
- •Leisure City K-8 Center does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 25.4).
- •South Dade Senior High School is the larger school with 3,382 students compared with 1,059.
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 Leisure City K-8 Center better than South Dade Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Leisure City K-8 Center ranks higher (39.3 vs 33.0 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 Leisure City K-8 Center and South Dade Senior High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leisure City K-8 Center: 1,059. South Dade Senior High School: 3,382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leisure City K-8 Center and South Dade Senior High School rank in Florida?
Leisure City K-8 Center is 1851st of 2,187 and South Dade Senior High School is 493rd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).