Callahan Middle School vs Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 281 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callahan Middle School
Callahan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Callahan Middle School Callahan, Florida | Lawton Chiles Middle Academy Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 563 | #108 of 563 |
| National rank | #3016 of 15,369 | #2635 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 704 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| city | Callahan | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 71.5).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Callahan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 43.8%).
- •Callahan Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.7).
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 Callahan Middle School better than Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Chiles Middle Academy ranks higher (73.5 vs 71.5 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 Callahan Middle School and Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Callahan and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callahan Middle School: 704. Lawton Chiles Middle Academy: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callahan Middle School and Lawton Chiles Middle Academy rank in Florida?
Callahan Middle School is 122nd of 563 and Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is 108th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).