Fort Caroline Middle School vs Lake Lucina Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 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
Lake Lucina Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
| Measure | Fort Caroline Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Lake Lucina Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 563 | #1651 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9578 of 15,369 | #28325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Lucina Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 41.1).
- •Lake Lucina Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Fort Caroline Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 59.5%).
- •Fort Caroline Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.7).
- •Fort Caroline Middle School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 331.
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 Lake Lucina Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Lucina Elementary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 41.1 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 Fort Caroline Middle School and Lake Lucina Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Caroline Middle School: 401. Lake Lucina Elementary School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Caroline Middle School and Lake Lucina Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fort Caroline Middle School is 434th of 563 and Lake Lucina Elementary School is 1651st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).