Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter vs Howard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter
Orlando · Charter high · Grades 6–12
100 students
Howard Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,185 students
| Measure | Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter Orlando, Florida | Howard Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #181 of 576 | #66 of 563 |
| National rank | #5736 of 16,910 | #1741 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 100 | 1,185 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 1,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 60.2).
- •Howard Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Howard Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •Howard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 39%).
- •Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 21.2).
- •Howard Middle is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 100.
- •Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter is a charter school while Howard Middle is a public 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 Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter better than Howard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Middle ranks higher (78.4 vs 60.2 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 Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter and Howard Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter: 100. Howard Middle: 1,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter and Howard Middle rank in Florida?
Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter is 181st of 576 and Howard Middle is 66th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).