Kernan Middle School vs Waterleaf Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kernan Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,086 students
Waterleaf Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
| Measure | Kernan Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Waterleaf Elementary Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #207 of 563 | #428 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4793 of 15,369 | #6467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,086 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 70% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterleaf Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 63.1).
- •Waterleaf Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •Waterleaf Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Waterleaf Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 38.2%).
- •Waterleaf Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.7).
- •Kernan Middle School is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 613.
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 Kernan Middle School better than Waterleaf Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterleaf Elementary ranks higher (77.5 vs 63.1 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 Kernan Middle School and Waterleaf Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kernan Middle School: 1,086. Waterleaf Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kernan Middle School and Waterleaf Elementary rank in Florida?
Kernan Middle School is 207th of 563 and Waterleaf Elementary is 428th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).