Lake Nona Middle vs Ransom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 639 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
Ransom Middle School
Cantonment · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
| Measure | Lake Nona Middle Orlando, Florida | Ransom Middle School Cantonment, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 563 | #220 of 563 |
| National rank | #1443 of 15,369 | #5124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,179 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 1,179 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 63% |
| city | Orlando | Cantonment |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Nona Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 61.6).
- •Lake Nona Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Lake Nona Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Lake Nona Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 46.2%).
- •Ransom Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.7).
- •Ransom Middle School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 1,179.
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 Ransom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Nona Middle ranks higher (80.3 vs 61.6 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 Ransom Middle School?
About 639 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Cantonment in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Nona Middle: 1,179. Ransom Middle School: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Nona Middle and Ransom Middle School rank in Florida?
Lake Nona Middle is 49th of 563 and Ransom Middle School is 220th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).