Kanapaha Middle School vs Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kanapaha Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,014 students
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
| Measure | Kanapaha Middle School Gainesville, Florida | Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #245 of 563 | #529 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5587 of 15,369 | #8202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,014 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 59.5).
- •Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 49.9%).
- •Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.1).
- •Kanapaha Middle School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 692.
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 Kanapaha Middle School better than Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School ranks higher (74.6 vs 59.5 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 Kanapaha Middle School and Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kanapaha Middle School: 1,014. Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kanapaha Middle School and Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School rank in Florida?
Kanapaha Middle School is 245th of 563 and Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School is 529th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).