Arlington Middle School vs Global Leadership Academy Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
684 students
Global Leadership Academy Discovery
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,068 students
| Measure | Arlington Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Global Leadership Academy Discovery Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 563 | #1752 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12614 of 15,369 | #30357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 684 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Leadership Academy Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 26.3).
- •Global Leadership Academy Discovery does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Global Leadership Academy Discovery does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Arlington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 64.8%).
- •Global Leadership Academy Discovery does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.5).
- •Global Leadership Academy Discovery is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 684.
- •Arlington Middle School is a public school while Global Leadership Academy Discovery is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Arlington Middle School better than Global Leadership Academy Discovery?
On the Success Index (US), Global Leadership Academy Discovery ranks higher (42.4 vs 26.3 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 Arlington Middle School and Global Leadership Academy Discovery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Middle School: 684. Global Leadership Academy Discovery: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Middle School and Global Leadership Academy Discovery rank in Florida?
Arlington Middle School is 528th of 563 and Global Leadership Academy Discovery is 1752nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).