Lawton Chiles Middle Academy vs McKeel Academy Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 94 m 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
McKeel Academy Central
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Middle Academy Lakeland, Florida | McKeel Academy Central Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #108 of 563 | #303 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2635 of 15,369 | #4715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 704 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 86% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKeel Academy Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 73.5).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on math proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 43.8%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.7).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is the larger school with 704 students compared with 610.
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is a public school while McKeel Academy Central is a charter 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 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy better than McKeel Academy Central?
On the Success Index (US), McKeel Academy Central ranks higher (80.5 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 McKeel Academy Central?
About 94 m in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy: 704. McKeel Academy Central: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and McKeel Academy Central rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is 108th of 563 and McKeel Academy Central is 303rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).