Lecanto Middle School vs R. Dan Nolan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lecanto Middle School
Lecanto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
787 students
| Measure | Lecanto Middle School Lecanto, Florida | R. Dan Nolan Middle School Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 563 | #76 of 563 |
| National rank | #4495 of 15,369 | #1960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 786 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 79% |
| city | Lecanto | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. Dan Nolan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 64.5).
- •R. Dan Nolan Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •R. Dan Nolan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •R. Dan Nolan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 40.6%).
- •Lecanto Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.2).
- •R. Dan Nolan Middle School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 786.
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 Lecanto Middle School better than R. Dan Nolan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), R. Dan Nolan Middle School ranks higher (77.2 vs 64.5 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 Lecanto Middle School and R. Dan Nolan Middle School?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Lecanto and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lecanto Middle School: 786. R. Dan Nolan Middle School: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lecanto Middle School and R. Dan Nolan Middle School rank in Florida?
Lecanto Middle School is 187th of 563 and R. Dan Nolan Middle School is 76th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).