Head Start Program vs James A. Shanks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Head Start Program
Quincy · Public other · Grades PK–PK
34 students
James A. Shanks Middle School
Quincy · Public middle · Grades 4–8
434 students
| Measure | Head Start Program Quincy, Florida | James A. Shanks Middle School Quincy, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #537 of 563 |
| National rank | – | #12926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 34 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 34 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Quincy | Quincy |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Head Start Program does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 90.8%).
- •Head Start Program does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.7).
- •James A. Shanks Middle School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 34.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Head Start Program better than James A. Shanks Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Head Start Program and James A. Shanks Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Quincy and Quincy in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Head Start Program: 34. James A. Shanks Middle School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Head Start Program and James A. Shanks Middle School rank in Florida?
Head Start Program is unranked and James A. Shanks Middle School is 537th of 563 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).