Freedom Middle vs Lake Gibson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
Lake Gibson Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle Orlando, Florida | Lake Gibson Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 563 | #467 of 563 |
| National rank | #7810 of 15,369 | #10759 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,150 | 1,149 |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 1,149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Orlando | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 35.5).
- •Freedom Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Lake Gibson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 69.1%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.7).
- •Freedom Middle is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 1,149.
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 Freedom Middle better than Lake Gibson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Middle ranks higher (49.2 vs 35.5 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 Freedom Middle and Lake Gibson Middle School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle: 1,150. Lake Gibson Middle School: 1,149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle and Lake Gibson Middle School rank in Florida?
Freedom Middle is 354th of 563 and Lake Gibson Middle School is 467th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).