Janie Howard Wilson School vs Lake Wales Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janie Howard Wilson School
Lake Wales · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,597 students
| Measure | Janie Howard Wilson School Lake Wales, Florida | Lake Wales Senior High School Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1727 of 2,187 | #369 of 576 |
| National rank | #29741 of 50,301 | #9914 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 1,597 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 1,597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Lake Wales | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.3 vs 44.1).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 78.1%).
- •Janie Howard Wilson School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.9).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School is the larger school with 1,597 students compared with 462.
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 Janie Howard Wilson School better than Lake Wales Senior High 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 Janie Howard Wilson School and Lake Wales Senior High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janie Howard Wilson School: 462. Lake Wales Senior High School: 1,597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janie Howard Wilson School and Lake Wales Senior High School rank in Florida?
Janie Howard Wilson School is 1727th of 2,187 and Lake Wales Senior High School is 369th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).