Fred G. Garner Academy vs Westwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred G. Garner Academy
Winter Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
817 students
Westwood Middle School
Winter Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Fred G. Garner Academy Winter Haven, Florida | Westwood Middle School Winter Haven, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2163 of 2,187 | #534 of 563 |
| National rank | #43959 of 50,301 | #12829 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 817 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Winter Haven | Winter Haven |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 21.4).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 77.8%).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.8).
- •Fred G. Garner Academy is the larger school with 817 students compared with 712.
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 Fred G. Garner Academy better than Westwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Middle School ranks higher (25.2 vs 21.4 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 Fred G. Garner Academy and Westwood Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Winter Haven and Winter Haven in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred G. Garner Academy: 817. Westwood Middle School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred G. Garner Academy and Westwood Middle School rank in Florida?
Fred G. Garner Academy is 2163rd of 2,187 and Westwood Middle School is 534th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).