Darnell Cookman Middle/High School vs Lavilla School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,068 students
Lavilla School of the Arts
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
| Measure | Darnell Cookman Middle/High School Jacksonville, Florida | Lavilla School of the Arts Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #81 of 576 | #70 of 563 |
| National rank | #3074 of 16,910 | #1835 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,068 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lavilla School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 70.9).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Lavilla School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 39.1%).
- •Lavilla School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 25.4).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 972.
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 Darnell Cookman Middle/High School better than Lavilla School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Lavilla School of the Arts ranks higher (77.9 vs 70.9 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 Darnell Cookman Middle/High School and Lavilla School of the Arts?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School: 1,068. Lavilla School of the Arts: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darnell Cookman Middle/High School and Lavilla School of the Arts rank in Florida?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is 81st of 576 and Lavilla School of the Arts is 70th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).