Edward W Bok Academy North vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward W Bok Academy North
Lake Wales · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Lake Wales · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
| Measure | Edward W Bok Academy North Lake Wales, Florida | Hillcrest Elementary School Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 563 | #1195 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5980 of 15,369 | #20060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 726 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Lake Wales | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.6 vs 57.3).
- •Edward W Bok Academy North does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 71.5%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.2).
- •Edward W Bok Academy North is the larger school with 726 students compared with 667.
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 Edward W Bok Academy North better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edward W Bok Academy North and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward W Bok Academy North: 726. Hillcrest Elementary School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward W Bok Academy North and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Florida?
Edward W Bok Academy North is 268th of 563 and Hillcrest Elementary School is 1195th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).