Abess Park Elementary School vs Kernan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abess Park Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Kernan Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,086 students
| Measure | Abess Park Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Kernan Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 2,187 | #207 of 563 |
| National rank | #9150 of 50,301 | #4793 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 1,086 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 1,086 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abess Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 63.1).
- •Abess Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Abess Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Kernan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 44.2%).
- •Abess Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.7).
- •Kernan Middle School is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 509.
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 Abess Park Elementary School better than Kernan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Abess Park Elementary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 63.1 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 Abess Park Elementary School and Kernan Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abess Park Elementary School: 509. Kernan Middle School: 1,086. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abess Park Elementary School and Kernan Middle School rank in Florida?
Abess Park Elementary School is 591st of 2,187 and Kernan Middle School is 207th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).