Bartow Middle School vs James E. Stephens Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bartow Middle School
Bartow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
James E. Stephens Academy
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Bartow Middle School Bartow, Florida | James E. Stephens Academy Bartow, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #462 of 563 | #2125 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10660 of 15,369 | #40851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 881 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | Bartow | Bartow |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bartow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 26.3).
- •Bartow Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Bartow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Bartow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 79.2%).
- •James E. Stephens Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.2).
- •Bartow Middle School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 336.
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 Bartow Middle School better than James E. Stephens Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bartow Middle School ranks higher (35.9 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 Bartow Middle School and James E. Stephens Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bartow and Bartow in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bartow Middle School: 881. James E. Stephens Academy: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bartow Middle School and James E. Stephens Academy rank in Florida?
Bartow Middle School is 462nd of 563 and James E. Stephens Academy is 2125th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).