Crystal River Middle School vs Lecanto Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal River Middle School
Crystal River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students
Lecanto Middle School
Lecanto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
| Measure | Crystal River Middle School Crystal River, Florida | Lecanto Middle School Lecanto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 563 | #187 of 563 |
| National rank | #6313 of 15,369 | #4495 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 906 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| city | Crystal River | Lecanto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lecanto Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 56.1).
- •Lecanto Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Lecanto Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Lecanto Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 49%).
- •Crystal River Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.7).
- •Crystal River Middle School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 786.
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 Crystal River Middle School better than Lecanto Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lecanto Middle School ranks higher (64.5 vs 56.1 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 Crystal River Middle School and Lecanto Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Crystal River and Lecanto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal River Middle School: 906. Lecanto Middle School: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal River Middle School and Lecanto Middle School rank in Florida?
Crystal River Middle School is 285th of 563 and Lecanto Middle School is 187th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).