Lennard High School vs Shields Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lennard High School
Ruskin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,553 students
Shields Middle School
Ruskin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,593 students
| Measure | Lennard High School Ruskin, Florida | Shields Middle School Ruskin, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 576 | #500 of 563 |
| National rank | #10661 of 16,910 | #11779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,553 | 1,593 |
| Enrollment | 2,553 | 1,593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 32.7 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| city | Ruskin | Ruskin |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lennard High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 30.8).
- •Lennard High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Lennard High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Lennard High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 60.2%).
- •Shields Middle School does better on students per teacher (26.6 vs 32.7).
- •Lennard High School is the larger school with 2,553 students compared with 1,593.
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 Lennard High School better than Shields Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lennard High School ranks higher (41.2 vs 30.8 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 Lennard High School and Shields Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Ruskin and Ruskin in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lennard High School: 2,553. Shields Middle School: 1,593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lennard High School and Shields Middle School rank in Florida?
Lennard High School is 405th of 576 and Shields Middle School is 500th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).