Lawton Chiles Middle Academy vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 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
Southwest Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Middle Academy Lakeland, Florida | Southwest Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 563 | #520 of 563 |
| National rank | #2635 of 15,369 | #12343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 704 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 34% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 27.8).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (79% vs 34%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 39%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 73.3%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.3).
- •Southwest Middle School is the larger school with 746 students compared with 704.
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 Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Chiles Middle Academy ranks higher (73.5 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 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Southwest Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy: 704. Southwest Middle School: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Southwest Middle School rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is 108th of 563 and Southwest Middle School is 520th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).