Lakeside Junior High School vs Osceola Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Junior High School
Orange Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
865 students
Osceola Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students
| Measure | Lakeside Junior High School Orange Park, Florida | Osceola Middle School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #132 of 563 | #161 of 563 |
| National rank | #3220 of 15,369 | #3841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 865 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| city | Orange Park | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 67.7).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Osceola Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 58%).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.2).
- •Osceola Middle School is the larger school with 866 students compared with 865.
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 Lakeside Junior High School better than Osceola Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Junior High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 67.7 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 Lakeside Junior High School and Osceola Middle School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Orange Park and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Junior High School: 865. Osceola Middle School: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Junior High School and Osceola Middle School rank in Florida?
Lakeside Junior High School is 132nd of 563 and Osceola Middle School is 161st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).