Lakeland Highlands Middle School vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students
Southwest Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students
| Measure | Lakeland Highlands Middle School Lakeland, Florida | Southwest Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 563 | #520 of 563 |
| National rank | #5544 of 15,369 | #12343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,118 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 34% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 27.8).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 73.3%).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.3).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 746.
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 Lakeland Highlands Middle School better than Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Highlands Middle School ranks higher (59.7 vs 27.8 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 Lakeland Highlands Middle School and Southwest Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland Highlands Middle School: 1,118. Southwest Middle School: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland Highlands Middle School and Southwest Middle School rank in Florida?
Lakeland Highlands Middle School is 243rd of 563 and Southwest Middle School is 520th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).