Chain of Lakes Middle vs Driftwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 301 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chain of Lakes Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
Driftwood Middle School
Hollywood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
| Measure | Chain of Lakes Middle Orlando, Florida | Driftwood Middle School Hollywood, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 563 | #302 of 563 |
| National rank | #8225 of 15,369 | #6636 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 955 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| city | Orlando | Hollywood |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Driftwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 47.3).
- •Driftwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Driftwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Chain of Lakes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 47.2%).
- •Driftwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.2).
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 Middle better than Driftwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Driftwood Middle School ranks higher (54.6 vs 47.3 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 Middle and Driftwood Middle School?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Hollywood in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chain of Lakes Middle: 955. Driftwood Middle School: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chain of Lakes Middle and Driftwood Middle School rank in Florida?
Chain of Lakes Middle is 375th of 563 and Driftwood Middle School is 302nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).