James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School vs Paxon School/Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 297 m 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
Paxon School/Advanced Studies
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,278 students
| Measure | James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Paxon School/Advanced Studies Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 563 | #46 of 576 |
| National rank | #1251 of 15,369 | #1961 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 980 | 1,278 |
| Enrollment | 980 | 1,278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 74% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 75.9).
- •James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 74%).
- •James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 27.2%).
- •Paxon School/Advanced Studies does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.8).
- •Paxon School/Advanced Studies is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 980.
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 Paxon School/Advanced Studies?
On the Success Index (US), James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 75.9 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 James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School and Paxon School/Advanced Studies?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School: 980. Paxon School/Advanced Studies: 1,278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School and Paxon School/Advanced Studies rank in Florida?
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School is 41st of 563 and Paxon School/Advanced Studies is 46th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).