R. Frank Nims Middle School vs Sabal Palm Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R. Frank Nims Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
Sabal Palm Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | R. Frank Nims Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | Sabal Palm Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 563 | #1492 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12740 of 15,369 | #25589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 625 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 57% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sabal Palm Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 25.7).
- •Sabal Palm Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Sabal Palm Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 25%).
- •R. Frank Nims Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 77.8%).
- •Sabal Palm Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.9).
- •R. Frank Nims Middle School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 459.
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 R. Frank Nims Middle School better than Sabal Palm Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sabal Palm Elementary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 25.7 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 R. Frank Nims Middle School and Sabal Palm Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R. Frank Nims Middle School: 625. Sabal Palm Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R. Frank Nims Middle School and Sabal Palm Elementary School rank in Florida?
R. Frank Nims Middle School is 532nd of 563 and Sabal Palm Elementary School is 1492nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).