Harlem Heights Community Charter School vs Lexington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Fort Myers · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
209 students
Lexington Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
| Measure | Harlem Heights Community Charter School Fort Myers, Florida | Lexington Middle School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1926 of 2,187 | #166 of 563 |
| National rank | #34248 of 50,301 | #4041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 209 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 69% |
| city | Fort Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lexington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 36.6).
- •Lexington Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 49.5%).
- •Lexington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 30%).
- •Lexington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 66.5%).
- •Harlem Heights Community Charter School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.3).
- •Lexington Middle School is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 209.
- •Harlem Heights Community Charter School is a charter school while Lexington Middle 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 Harlem Heights Community Charter School better than Lexington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lexington Middle School ranks higher (66.8 vs 36.6 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 Harlem Heights Community Charter School and Lexington Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem Heights Community Charter School: 209. Lexington Middle School: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem Heights Community Charter School and Lexington Middle School rank in Florida?
Harlem Heights Community Charter School is 1926th of 2,187 and Lexington Middle School is 166th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).