Buck Lake Elementary School vs Swift Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buck Lake Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Swift Creek Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
| Measure | Buck Lake Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida | Swift Creek Middle School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 2,187 | #113 of 563 |
| National rank | #2248 of 50,301 | #2844 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 68% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buck Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 72.5).
- •Buck Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Buck Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Buck Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 28.6%).
- •Buck Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.9).
- •Swift Creek Middle School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 696.
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 Buck Lake Elementary School better than Swift Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buck Lake Elementary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 72.5 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 Buck Lake Elementary School and Swift Creek Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buck Lake Elementary School: 696. Swift Creek Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buck Lake Elementary School and Swift Creek Middle School rank in Florida?
Buck Lake Elementary School is 125th of 2,187 and Swift Creek Middle School is 113th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).