Discovery High School vs Walter Caldwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery High School
Lake Alfred · Charter high · Grades 9–12
898 students
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
| Measure | Discovery High School Lake Alfred, Florida | Walter Caldwell Elementary School Auburndale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 576 | #1879 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12786 of 16,910 | #33258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 898 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 46% |
| city | Lake Alfred | Auburndale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 32.4).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Discovery High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Discovery High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 72.7%).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.0).
- •Discovery High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 887.
- •Discovery High School is a charter school while Walter Caldwell Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 High School better than Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Caldwell Elementary School ranks higher (38.1 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 High School and Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Lake Alfred and Auburndale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery High School: 898. Walter Caldwell Elementary School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery High School and Walter Caldwell Elementary School rank in Florida?
Discovery High School is 499th of 576 and Walter Caldwell Elementary School is 1879th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).