Bok Academy vs McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bok Academy
Lake Wales · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
640 students
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
Lake Wales · Public other · Grades 6–11
758 students
| Measure | Bok Academy Lake Wales, Florida | McLaughlin Academy of Excellence Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #211 of 563 | – |
| National rank | #4878 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 640 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 25% |
| city | Lake Wales | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bok Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 25%).
- •Bok Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 24%).
- •Bok Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 80.2%).
- •Bok Academy does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.5).
- •McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 758 students compared with 640.
- •Bok Academy is a charter school while McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is a public 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 Bok Academy better than McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bok Academy and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bok Academy: 640. McLaughlin Academy of Excellence: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bok Academy and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence rank in Florida?
Bok Academy is 211th of 563 and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is unranked among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).