Lake Wales Senior High School vs McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,597 students
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
Lake Wales · Public other · Grades 6–11
758 students
| Measure | Lake Wales Senior High School Lake Wales, Florida | McLaughlin Academy of Excellence Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #369 of 576 | – |
| National rank | #9914 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 1,597 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 1,597 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 25% |
| city | Lake Wales | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 25%).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 80.2%).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.5).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School is the larger school with 1,597 students compared with 758.
- •Lake Wales Senior High School is a charter school while McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wales Senior High School better than McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Wales Senior High School and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Wales Senior High School: 1,597. McLaughlin Academy of Excellence: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Wales Senior High School and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence rank in Florida?
Lake Wales Senior High School is 369th of 576 and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is unranked among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).