Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred vs Discovery High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 601 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students
Discovery High School
Lake Alfred · Charter high · Grades 9–12
898 students
| Measure | Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred Lake Alfred, Florida | Discovery High School Lake Alfred, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 563 | #499 of 576 |
| National rank | #8013 of 15,369 | #12786 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,039 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 30% |
| city | Lake Alfred | Lake Alfred |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 32.4).
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred does better on math proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Discovery High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 66.8%).
- •Discovery High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.6).
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 898.
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 Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred better than Discovery High School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred ranks higher (48.3 vs 32.4 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 Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred and Discovery High School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Lake Alfred and Lake Alfred in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred: 1,039. Discovery High School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred and Discovery High School rank in Florida?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is 368th of 563 and Discovery High School is 499th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).