Lawton Chiles Middle Academy vs Lincoln Avenue Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Middle Academy Lakeland, Florida | Lincoln Avenue Academy Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #108 of 563 | #111 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2635 of 15,369 | #2056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 704 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 93% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 73.5).
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy does better on math proficiency (93% vs 79%).
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 75%).
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 43.8%).
- •Lincoln Avenue Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 20.7).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is the larger school with 704 students compared with 512.
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 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy better than Lincoln Avenue Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Avenue Academy ranks higher (85.9 vs 73.5 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 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Lincoln Avenue Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy: 704. Lincoln Avenue Academy: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Lincoln Avenue Academy rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is 108th of 563 and Lincoln Avenue Academy is 111th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).