Ernest Ward Middle School vs James A. Shanks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Ward Middle School
Walnut Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
James A. Shanks Middle School
Quincy · Public middle · Grades 4–8
434 students
| Measure | Ernest Ward Middle School Walnut Hill, Florida | James A. Shanks Middle School Quincy, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 563 | #537 of 563 |
| National rank | #5830 of 15,369 | #12926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| city | Walnut Hill | Quincy |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Ward Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 24.6).
- •Ernest Ward Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Ernest Ward Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Ernest Ward Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 90.8%).
- •Ernest Ward Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.7).
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 Ernest Ward Middle School better than James A. Shanks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest Ward Middle School ranks higher (58.3 vs 24.6 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 Ernest Ward Middle School and James A. Shanks Middle School?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Walnut Hill and Quincy in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Ward Middle School: 434. James A. Shanks Middle School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Ward Middle School and James A. Shanks Middle School rank in Florida?
Ernest Ward Middle School is 259th of 563 and James A. Shanks Middle School is 537th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).