Deerlake Middle School vs Lawton Chiles High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerlake Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
Lawton Chiles High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
| Measure | Deerlake Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | Lawton Chiles High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 563 | #36 of 576 |
| National rank | #1131 of 15,369 | #1668 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 876 | 1,881 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 1,881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerlake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 77.4).
- •Deerlake Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Lawton Chiles High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Lawton Chiles High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 15%).
- •Deerlake Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 26.1).
- •Lawton Chiles High School is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 876.
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 Deerlake Middle School better than Lawton Chiles High School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerlake Middle School ranks higher (82.3 vs 77.4 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 Deerlake Middle School and Lawton Chiles High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerlake Middle School: 876. Lawton Chiles High School: 1,881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerlake Middle School and Lawton Chiles High School rank in Florida?
Deerlake Middle School is 33rd of 563 and Lawton Chiles High School is 36th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).