Fessenden Elementary School vs Ocali Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fessenden Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Ocali Charter High School
Ocala · Charter high · Grades 9–12
116 students
| Measure | Fessenden Elementary School Ocala, Florida | Ocali Charter High School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2114 of 2,187 | #365 of 576 |
| National rank | #40262 of 50,301 | #9781 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocali Charter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 27.2).
- •Ocali Charter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 75.3%).
- •Fessenden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Fessenden Elementary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 116.
- •Fessenden Elementary School is a public school while Ocali Charter High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fessenden Elementary School better than Ocali Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ocali Charter High School ranks higher (44.6 vs 27.2 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 Fessenden Elementary School and Ocali Charter High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fessenden Elementary School: 430. Ocali Charter High School: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fessenden Elementary School and Ocali Charter High School rank in Florida?
Fessenden Elementary School is 2114th of 2,187 and Ocali Charter High School is 365th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).