C. W. Ruckel Middle School vs Lula J. Edge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 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
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
Niceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | C. W. Ruckel Middle School Niceville, Florida | Lula J. Edge Elementary School Niceville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 563 | #442 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1525 of 15,369 | #6709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,061 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 80% |
| city | Niceville | Niceville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 77.0).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •Lula J. Edge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 46.5%).
- •Lula J. Edge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.4).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 501.
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 Lula J. Edge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks higher (79.7 vs 77.0 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 Lula J. Edge Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Niceville and Niceville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School: 1,061. Lula J. Edge Elementary School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. W. Ruckel Middle School and Lula J. Edge Elementary School rank in Florida?
C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 53rd of 563 and Lula J. Edge Elementary School is 442nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).