W. R. Thomas Middle School vs Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 314 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
W. R. Thomas Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | W. R. Thomas Middle School Miami, Florida | Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 563 | #745 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5303 of 15,369 | #12111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 507 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 71% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 60.9).
- •Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •W. R. Thomas Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 55.2%).
- •Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.5).
- •W. R. Thomas Middle School is the larger school with 507 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 W. R. Thomas Middle School better than Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School ranks higher (68.9 vs 60.9 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 W. R. Thomas Middle School and Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
W. R. Thomas Middle School: 507. Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do W. R. Thomas Middle School and Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School rank in Florida?
W. R. Thomas Middle School is 232nd of 563 and Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School is 745th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).