Buddy Taylor Middle School vs Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 273 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buddy Taylor Middle School
Palm Coast · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,310 students
Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary
Palm Coast · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
| Measure | Buddy Taylor Middle School Palm Coast, Florida | Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary Palm Coast, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #301 of 563 | #756 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6612 of 15,369 | #12360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,310 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 60% |
| city | Palm Coast | Palm Coast |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 54.7).
- •Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Buddy Taylor Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 46.5%).
- •Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 21.1).
- •Buddy Taylor Middle School is the larger school with 1,310 students compared with 740.
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 Buddy Taylor Middle School better than Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 54.7 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 Buddy Taylor Middle School and Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Palm Coast and Palm Coast in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buddy Taylor Middle School: 1,310. Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buddy Taylor Middle School and Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary rank in Florida?
Buddy Taylor Middle School is 301st of 563 and Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary is 756th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).