Liza Jackson Preparatory School vs W. C. Pryor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Fort Walton Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
977 students
W. C. Pryor Middle School
Fort Walton Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | Liza Jackson Preparatory School Fort Walton Beach, Florida | W. C. Pryor Middle School Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 2,187 | #347 of 563 |
| National rank | #2021 of 50,301 | #7673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 977 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 62% |
| city | Fort Walton Beach | Fort Walton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liza Jackson Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 49.9).
- •Liza Jackson Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Liza Jackson Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 50%).
- •Liza Jackson Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 71.3%).
- •Liza Jackson Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.0).
- •Liza Jackson Preparatory School is the larger school with 977 students compared with 721.
- •Liza Jackson Preparatory School is a charter school while W. C. Pryor Middle School is a public 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 Liza Jackson Preparatory School better than W. C. Pryor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Liza Jackson Preparatory School ranks higher (86.0 vs 49.9 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 Liza Jackson Preparatory School and W. C. Pryor Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Walton Beach and Fort Walton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liza Jackson Preparatory School: 977. W. C. Pryor Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liza Jackson Preparatory School and W. C. Pryor Middle School rank in Florida?
Liza Jackson Preparatory School is 106th of 2,187 and W. C. Pryor Middle School is 347th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).