Hamlin Middle vs Panther Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamlin Middle
Winter Garden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students
Panther Lake Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
797 students
| Measure | Hamlin Middle Winter Garden, Florida | Panther Lake Elementary Winter Garden, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 563 | #810 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4160 of 15,369 | #13229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 953 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 953 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Winter Garden | Winter Garden |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panther Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 66.1).
- •Hamlin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 11%).
- •Panther Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.3).
- •Hamlin Middle is the larger school with 953 students compared with 797.
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 Hamlin Middle better than Panther Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Panther Lake Elementary ranks higher (67.3 vs 66.1 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 Hamlin Middle and Panther Lake Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Winter Garden and Winter Garden in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamlin Middle: 953. Panther Lake Elementary: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamlin Middle and Panther Lake Elementary rank in Florida?
Hamlin Middle is 174th of 563 and Panther Lake Elementary is 810th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).