Palmetto Middle School vs Southwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmetto Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
Southwood Middle School
Palmetto Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students
| Measure | Palmetto Middle School Miami, Florida | Southwood Middle School Palmetto Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #96 of 563 | #94 of 563 |
| National rank | #2464 of 15,369 | #2398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 715 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 73% |
| city | Miami | Palmetto Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.4 vs 74.8).
- •Southwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Palmetto Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 31.2%).
- •Southwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.8).
- •Southwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 715.
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 Palmetto Middle School better than Southwood Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palmetto Middle School and Southwood Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Miami and Palmetto Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmetto Middle School: 715. Southwood Middle School: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto Middle School and Southwood Middle School rank in Florida?
Palmetto Middle School is 96th of 563 and Southwood Middle School is 94th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).