Lake Gibson Middle School vs Wendell Watson Elementary School
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.
Lake Gibson Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students
Wendell Watson Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students
| Measure | Lake Gibson Middle School Lakeland, Florida | Wendell Watson Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #467 of 563 | #1206 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10759 of 15,369 | #20302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,149 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wendell Watson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 35.5).
- •Wendell Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Wendell Watson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Wendell Watson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 69.1%).
- •Wendell Watson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.7).
- •Lake Gibson Middle School is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 764.
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 Wendell Watson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wendell Watson Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 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 Wendell Watson Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Gibson Middle School: 1,149. Wendell Watson Elementary School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Gibson Middle School and Wendell Watson Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Gibson Middle School is 467th of 563 and Wendell Watson Elementary School is 1206th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).