C. W. Ruckel Middle School vs James E Plew Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 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
James E Plew Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
| Measure | C. W. Ruckel Middle School Niceville, Florida | James E Plew Elementary School Niceville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 563 | #207 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1525 of 15,369 | #3470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,061 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| city | Niceville | Niceville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James E Plew Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 79.7).
- •James E Plew Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •James E Plew Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 27.7%).
- •James E Plew Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.4).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 762.
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 James E Plew Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James E Plew Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 79.7 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 C. W. Ruckel Middle School and James E Plew Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Niceville and Niceville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School: 1,061. James E Plew Elementary School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. W. Ruckel Middle School and James E Plew Elementary School rank in Florida?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 53rd of 563 and James E Plew Elementary School is 207th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).