Fort King Middle School vs Howard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort King Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students
Howard Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students
| Measure | Fort King Middle School Ocala, Florida | Howard Middle School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 563 | #253 of 563 |
| National rank | #8804 of 15,369 | #5726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 918 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 44.6).
- •Howard Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Howard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Howard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 63.3%).
- •Howard Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.5).
- •Fort King Middle School is the larger school with 918 students compared with 917.
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 King Middle School better than Howard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Middle School ranks higher (58.9 vs 44.6 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 Fort King Middle School and Howard Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort King Middle School: 918. Howard Middle School: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort King Middle School and Howard Middle School rank in Florida?
Fort King Middle School is 401st of 563 and Howard Middle School is 253rd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).