Howard Middle vs Orlando Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,185 students
Orlando Gifted Academy
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 2–8
442 students
| Measure | Howard Middle Orlando, Florida | Orlando Gifted Academy Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #66 of 563 | #1 of 563 |
| National rank | #1741 of 15,369 | #121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 1,185 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orlando Gifted Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 78.4).
- •Orlando Gifted Academy does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Orlando Gifted Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 79%).
- •Orlando Gifted Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 27.8%).
- •Orlando Gifted Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 21.2).
- •Howard Middle is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 442.
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 Howard Middle better than Orlando Gifted Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orlando Gifted Academy ranks higher (93.1 vs 78.4 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 Howard Middle and Orlando Gifted Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Middle: 1,185. Orlando Gifted Academy: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Middle and Orlando Gifted Academy rank in Florida?
Howard Middle is 66th of 563 and Orlando Gifted Academy is 1st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).