Darnell Cookman Middle/High School vs Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 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
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
| Measure | Darnell Cookman Middle/High School Jacksonville, Florida | Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 576 | #551 of 563 |
| National rank | #3074 of 16,910 | #13418 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,068 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 39% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 22.0).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 39%).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 21%).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 25.4).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 555.
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 Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Darnell Cookman Middle/High School ranks higher (70.9 vs 22.0 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 Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School: 1,068. Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darnell Cookman Middle/High School and Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School rank in Florida?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is 81st of 576 and Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is 551st of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).