Edward W Bok Academy North vs Polk Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 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
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Lake Wales · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Edward W Bok Academy North Lake Wales, Florida | Polk Avenue Elementary School Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 563 | #2029 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5980 of 15,369 | #37167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 726 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| city | Lake Wales | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward W Bok Academy North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 32.1).
- •Edward W Bok Academy North does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Edward W Bok Academy North does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Edward W Bok Academy North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 99%).
- •Polk Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.2).
- •Edward W Bok Academy North is the larger school with 726 students compared with 523.
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 Polk Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward W Bok Academy North ranks higher (57.6 vs 32.1 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 Edward W Bok Academy North and Polk Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward W Bok Academy North: 726. Polk Avenue Elementary School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward W Bok Academy North and Polk Avenue Elementary School rank in Florida?
Edward W Bok Academy North is 268th of 563 and Polk Avenue Elementary School is 2029th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).