Fort King Middle School vs Ward-Highlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 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
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students
| Measure | Fort King Middle School Ocala, Florida | Ward-Highlands Elementary School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 563 | #1107 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8804 of 15,369 | #18499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 918 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 44.6).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 63.3%).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 19.5).
- •Fort King Middle School is the larger school with 918 students compared with 908.
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 Ward-Highlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ward-Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 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 Ward-Highlands Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort King Middle School: 918. Ward-Highlands Elementary School: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort King Middle School and Ward-Highlands Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fort King Middle School is 401st of 563 and Ward-Highlands Elementary School is 1107th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).