R. Frank Nims Middle School vs Sail
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 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
Sail
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
359 students
| Measure | R. Frank Nims Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | Sail Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 563 | #200 of 576 |
| National rank | #12740 of 15,369 | #6152 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 625 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sail scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 25.7).
- •Sail does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Sail does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Sail does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 71.8%).
- •R. Frank Nims Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.9).
- •R. Frank Nims Middle School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 359.
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 Sail?
On the Success Index (US), Sail ranks higher (58.6 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 Sail?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R. Frank Nims Middle School: 625. Sail: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R. Frank Nims Middle School and Sail rank in Florida?
R. Frank Nims Middle School is 532nd of 563 and Sail is 200th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).