Fort King Middle School vs Ocali Charter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 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
Ocali Charter Middle School
Ocala · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
194 students
| Measure | Fort King Middle School Ocala, Florida | Ocali Charter Middle School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 563 | #349 of 563 |
| National rank | #8804 of 15,369 | #7756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 918 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocali Charter Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 44.6).
- •Fort King Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Ocali Charter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Ocali Charter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 63.3%).
- •Ocali Charter Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.5).
- •Fort King Middle School is the larger school with 918 students compared with 194.
- •Fort King Middle School is a public school while Ocali Charter Middle 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 Fort King Middle School better than Ocali Charter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ocali Charter Middle School ranks higher (49.5 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 Ocali Charter Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort King Middle School: 918. Ocali Charter Middle School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort King Middle School and Ocali Charter Middle School rank in Florida?
Fort King Middle School is 401st of 563 and Ocali Charter Middle School is 349th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).