Clifford Meigs Middle School vs Kenwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford Meigs Middle School
Shalimar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
Kenwood Elementary School
Fort Walton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Clifford Meigs Middle School Shalimar, Florida | Kenwood Elementary School Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 563 | #780 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4770 of 15,369 | #12667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 612 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 73% |
| city | Shalimar | Fort Walton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 63.2).
- •Kenwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 67.1%).
- •Kenwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •Clifford Meigs Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 471.
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 Clifford Meigs Middle School better than Kenwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenwood Elementary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 63.2 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 Clifford Meigs Middle School and Kenwood Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Shalimar and Fort Walton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford Meigs Middle School: 612. Kenwood Elementary School: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford Meigs Middle School and Kenwood Elementary School rank in Florida?
Clifford Meigs Middle School is 206th of 563 and Kenwood Elementary School is 780th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).