Lake Gibson Middle School vs North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Gibson Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
| Measure | Lake Gibson Middle School Lakeland, Florida | North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #467 of 563 | #1845 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10759 of 15,369 | #32356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,149 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 35.5).
- •North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Lake Gibson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 77.5%).
- •North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.7).
- •Lake Gibson Middle School is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 658.
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 Lake Gibson Middle School better than North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice?
On the Success Index (US), North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice ranks higher (39.4 vs 35.5 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 Lake Gibson Middle School and North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Gibson Middle School: 1,149. North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Gibson Middle School and North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice rank in Florida?
Lake Gibson Middle School is 467th of 563 and North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice is 1845th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).