Duval Charter School at Coastal vs Kernan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duval Charter School at Coastal
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,082 students
Kernan Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,086 students
| Measure | Duval Charter School at Coastal Jacksonville, Florida | Kernan Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 2,187 | #207 of 563 |
| National rank | #14712 of 50,301 | #4793 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,082 | 1,086 |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,086 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 59% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duval Charter School at Coastal scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 63.1).
- •Duval Charter School at Coastal does better on math proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Duval Charter School at Coastal does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Kernan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 66.3%).
- •Kernan Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.4).
- •Kernan Middle School is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 1,082.
- •Duval Charter School at Coastal is a charter school while Kernan Middle 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 Duval Charter School at Coastal better than Kernan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Duval Charter School at Coastal ranks higher (65.1 vs 63.1 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 Duval Charter School at Coastal and Kernan Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duval Charter School at Coastal: 1,082. Kernan Middle School: 1,086. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duval Charter School at Coastal and Kernan Middle School rank in Florida?
Duval Charter School at Coastal is 892nd of 2,187 and Kernan Middle School is 207th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).