Lake Nona Middle vs Luminary Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Nona Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,179 students
Luminary Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Lake Nona Middle Orlando, Florida | Luminary Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 563 | #237 of 563 |
| National rank | #1443 of 15,369 | #5462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,179 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 1,179 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 80% | – |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Nona Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 60.1).
- •Lake Nona Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 21.6%).
- •Lake Nona Middle is the larger school with 1,179 students compared with 662.
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 Nona Middle better than Luminary Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Nona Middle ranks higher (80.3 vs 60.1 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 Lake Nona Middle and Luminary Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Nona Middle: 1,179. Luminary Middle: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Nona Middle and Luminary Middle rank in Florida?
Lake Nona Middle is 49th of 563 and Luminary Middle is 237th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).