C. W. Ruckel Middle School vs Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Niceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,061 students
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College
Niceville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
463 students
| Measure | C. W. Ruckel Middle School Niceville, Florida | Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College Niceville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 563 | #67 of 576 |
| National rank | #1525 of 15,369 | #2383 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,061 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 115.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | – |
| city | Niceville | Niceville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 73.8).
- •Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 74%).
- •Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 24.7%).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 115.8).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 463.
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School is a public school while Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College 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 C. W. Ruckel Middle School better than Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College?
On the Success Index (US), C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks higher (79.7 vs 73.8 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 C. W. Ruckel Middle School and Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Niceville and Niceville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School: 1,061. Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. W. Ruckel Middle School and Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College rank in Florida?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 53rd of 563 and Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is 67th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).