Richmond Heights Middle School vs Southwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Heights Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Southwood Middle School
Palmetto Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students
| Measure | Richmond Heights Middle School Miami, Florida | Southwood Middle School Palmetto Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #427 of 563 | #94 of 563 |
| National rank | #9393 of 15,369 | #2398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 345 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 73% |
| city | Miami | Palmetto Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 42.0).
- •Southwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 43%).
- •Southwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Southwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 61.4%).
- •Richmond Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.6).
- •Southwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 345.
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 Richmond Heights Middle School better than Southwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Middle School ranks higher (74.8 vs 42.0 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 Richmond Heights Middle School and Southwood Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Miami and Palmetto Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richmond Heights Middle School: 345. Southwood Middle School: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richmond Heights Middle School and Southwood Middle School rank in Florida?
Richmond Heights Middle School is 427th of 563 and Southwood Middle School is 94th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).