Apopka Middle vs Phillis Wheatley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apopka Middle
Apopka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
Apopka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Apopka Middle Apopka, Florida | Phillis Wheatley Elementary Apopka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 563 | #2155 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9171 of 15,369 | #43358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 858 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| city | Apopka | Apopka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apopka Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 22.4).
- •Apopka Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Apopka Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Apopka Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 74.9%).
- •Phillis Wheatley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.9).
- •Apopka Middle is the larger school with 858 students compared with 407.
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 Apopka Middle better than Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Apopka Middle ranks higher (42.9 vs 22.4 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 Apopka Middle and Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Apopka and Apopka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apopka Middle: 858. Phillis Wheatley Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apopka Middle and Phillis Wheatley Elementary rank in Florida?
Apopka Middle is 418th of 563 and Phillis Wheatley Elementary is 2155th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).