Global Leadership Academy Discovery vs Merrill Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Leadership Academy Discovery
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,068 students
Merrill Road Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
363 students
| Measure | Global Leadership Academy Discovery Jacksonville, Florida | Merrill Road Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1752 of 2,187 | #1411 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #30357 of 50,301 | #23846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,068 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 42.4).
- •Merrill Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 64.8%).
- •Merrill Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.7).
- •Global Leadership Academy Discovery is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 363.
- •Global Leadership Academy Discovery is a charter school while Merrill Road Elementary School is a public 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 Global Leadership Academy Discovery better than Merrill Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrill Road Elementary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 42.4 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 Global Leadership Academy Discovery and Merrill Road Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Leadership Academy Discovery: 1,068. Merrill Road Elementary School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Leadership Academy Discovery and Merrill Road Elementary School rank in Florida?
Global Leadership Academy Discovery is 1752nd of 2,187 and Merrill Road Elementary School is 1411th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).