Janie Howard Wilson School vs McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 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
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
Lake Wales · Public other · Grades 6–11
758 students
| Measure | Janie Howard Wilson School Lake Wales, Florida | McLaughlin Academy of Excellence Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1727 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #29741 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 462 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | Lake Wales | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Janie Howard Wilson School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Janie Howard Wilson School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Janie Howard Wilson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 80.2%).
- •Janie Howard Wilson School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 24.5).
- •McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 758 students compared with 462.
- •Janie Howard Wilson School is a charter school while McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is a public 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 Janie Howard Wilson School better than McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
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 McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janie Howard Wilson School: 462. McLaughlin Academy of Excellence: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janie Howard Wilson School and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence rank in Florida?
Janie Howard Wilson School is 1727th of 2,187 and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).