Pace High School vs Thomas L Sims Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pace High School
Pace · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,316 students
Thomas L Sims Middle School
Pace · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | Pace High School Pace, Florida | Thomas L Sims Middle School Pace, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 576 | #103 of 563 |
| National rank | #4908 of 16,910 | #2586 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,316 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 2,316 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| city | Pace | Pace |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas L Sims Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 63.5).
- •Thomas L Sims Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Thomas L Sims Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Pace High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 40.1%).
- •Thomas L Sims Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 25.7).
- •Pace High School is the larger school with 2,316 students compared with 823.
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 Pace High School better than Thomas L Sims Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas L Sims Middle School ranks higher (73.8 vs 63.5 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 Pace High School and Thomas L Sims Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pace and Pace in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pace High School: 2,316. Thomas L Sims Middle School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pace High School and Thomas L Sims Middle School rank in Florida?
Pace High School is 145th of 576 and Thomas L Sims Middle School is 103rd of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).