James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School vs Kipp Jacksonville K-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
980 students
Kipp Jacksonville K-12
Jacksonville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,452 students
| Measure | James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Kipp Jacksonville K-12 Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #41 of 563 | – |
| National rank | #1251 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 980 | 1,452 |
| Enrollment | 980 | 1,452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | – |
| Math proficiency | 89% | – |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 70.4%).
- •James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.6).
- •Kipp Jacksonville K-12 is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 980.
- •James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School is a public school while Kipp Jacksonville K-12 is a charter 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 James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School better than Kipp Jacksonville K-12?
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 James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School and Kipp Jacksonville K-12?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School: 980. Kipp Jacksonville K-12: 1,452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School and Kipp Jacksonville K-12 rank in Florida?
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School is 41st of 563 and Kipp Jacksonville K-12 is unranked among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).