Fort Caroline Middle School vs Idea River Bluff
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Caroline Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
Idea River Bluff
Jacksonville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,032 students
| Measure | Fort Caroline Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Idea River Bluff Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #434 of 563 | – |
| National rank | #9578 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 401 | 1,032 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 1,032 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Caroline Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 71.6%).
- •Fort Caroline Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.6).
- •Idea River Bluff is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 401.
- •Fort Caroline Middle School is a public school while Idea River Bluff 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 Fort Caroline Middle School better than Idea River Bluff?
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 Fort Caroline Middle School and Idea River Bluff?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Caroline Middle School: 401. Idea River Bluff: 1,032. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Caroline Middle School and Idea River Bluff rank in Florida?
Fort Caroline Middle School is 434th of 563 and Idea River Bluff is unranked among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).