Edgar L. Padgett Elementary vs Lake Gibson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 837 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
Lake Gibson Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students
| Measure | Edgar L. Padgett Elementary Lakeland, Florida | Lake Gibson Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1442 of 2,187 | #467 of 563 |
| National rank | #24253 of 50,301 | #10759 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 531 | 1,149 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 1,149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgar L. Padgett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 35.5).
- •Edgar L. Padgett Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Edgar L. Padgett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Lake Gibson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 71.4%).
- •Edgar L. Padgett Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.7).
- •Lake Gibson Middle School is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 531.
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 Edgar L. Padgett Elementary better than Lake Gibson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgar L. Padgett Elementary ranks higher (51.3 vs 35.5 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 Edgar L. Padgett Elementary and Lake Gibson Middle School?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary: 531. Lake Gibson Middle School: 1,149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar L. Padgett Elementary and Lake Gibson Middle School rank in Florida?
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is 1442nd of 2,187 and Lake Gibson Middle School is 467th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).