Ernest Ward Middle School vs Orlando Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 645 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
Orlando Gifted Academy
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 2–8
442 students
| Measure | Ernest Ward Middle School Walnut Hill, Florida | Orlando Gifted Academy Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #259 of 563 | #1 of 563 |
| National rank | #5830 of 15,369 | #121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 434 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 92% |
| city | Walnut Hill | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orlando Gifted Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 58.3).
- •Orlando Gifted Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 54%).
- •Orlando Gifted Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 53%).
- •Orlando Gifted Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 43.8%).
- •Orlando Gifted Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.1).
- •Orlando Gifted Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 434.
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 Orlando Gifted Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orlando Gifted Academy ranks higher (93.1 vs 58.3 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 Orlando Gifted Academy?
About 645 km in a straight line, between Walnut Hill and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Ward Middle School: 434. Orlando Gifted Academy: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Ward Middle School and Orlando Gifted Academy rank in Florida?
Ernest Ward Middle School is 259th of 563 and Orlando Gifted Academy is 1st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).