Kanapaha Middle School vs Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.0 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
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Kanapaha Middle School Gainesville, Florida | Myra Terwilliger Elementary School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 563 | #1742 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5587 of 15,369 | #30107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,014 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 38% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kanapaha Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 42.8).
- •Kanapaha Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Kanapaha Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •Kanapaha Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 66.7%).
- •Myra Terwilliger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 21.1).
- •Kanapaha Middle School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 672.
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 Myra Terwilliger Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kanapaha Middle School ranks higher (59.5 vs 42.8 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 Myra Terwilliger Elementary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kanapaha Middle School: 1,014. Myra Terwilliger Elementary School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kanapaha Middle School and Myra Terwilliger Elementary School rank in Florida?
Kanapaha Middle School is 245th of 563 and Myra Terwilliger Elementary School is 1742nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).