Lakeside Junior High School vs W E Cherry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 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
W E Cherry Elementary School
Orange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
652 students
| Measure | Lakeside Junior High School Orange Park, Florida | W E Cherry Elementary School Orange Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 563 | #822 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3220 of 15,369 | #13395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 865 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Orange Park | Orange Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 67.1).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 74.7%).
- •W E Cherry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.6).
- •Lakeside Junior High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 652.
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 W E Cherry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Junior High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 67.1 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 Lakeside Junior High School and W E Cherry Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Orange Park and Orange Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Junior High School: 865. W E Cherry Elementary School: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Junior High School and W E Cherry Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lakeside Junior High School is 132nd of 563 and W E Cherry Elementary School is 822nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).