Christa McAuliffe Middle School vs Kernan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 437 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Boynton Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,079 students
Kernan Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,086 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle School Boynton Beach, Florida | Kernan Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 563 | #207 of 563 |
| National rank | #1392 of 15,369 | #4793 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,079 | 1,086 |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | 1,086 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 63.1).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 38.2%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.7).
- •Kernan Middle School is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 1,079.
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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School better than Kernan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Middle School ranks higher (80.6 vs 63.1 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 Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Kernan Middle School?
About 437 km in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School: 1,079. Kernan Middle School: 1,086. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Kernan Middle School rank in Florida?
Christa McAuliffe Middle School is 46th of 563 and Kernan Middle School is 207th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).