Chain of Lakes Collegiate High vs Denison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High
Winter Haven · Charter high · Grades 10–12
340 students
Denison Middle School
Winter Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
684 students
| Measure | Chain of Lakes Collegiate High Winter Haven, Florida | Denison Middle School Winter Haven, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 0 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 576 | #552 of 563 |
| National rank | #16904 of 16,910 | #13456 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 340 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 48.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Winter Haven | Winter Haven |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 0.4).
- •Denison Middle School does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 48.6).
- •Denison Middle School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 340.
- •Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is a charter school while Denison Middle School 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 Chain of Lakes Collegiate High better than Denison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Denison Middle School ranks higher (21.8 vs 0.4 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 Chain of Lakes Collegiate High and Denison Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Winter Haven and Winter Haven in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High: 340. Denison Middle School: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chain of Lakes Collegiate High and Denison Middle School rank in Florida?
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is 575th of 576 and Denison Middle School is 552nd of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).