Longwood Elementary School vs W. C. Pryor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longwood Elementary School
Shalimar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
W. C. Pryor Middle School
Fort Walton Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | Longwood Elementary School Shalimar, Florida | W. C. Pryor Middle School Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1512 of 2,187 | #347 of 563 |
| National rank | #25893 of 50,301 | #7673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 555 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| city | Shalimar | Fort Walton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W. C. Pryor Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 48.9).
- •W. C. Pryor Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Longwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •W. C. Pryor Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 76.6%).
- •Longwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.0).
- •W. C. Pryor Middle School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 555.
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 Longwood Elementary School better than W. C. Pryor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), W. C. Pryor Middle School ranks higher (49.9 vs 48.9 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 Longwood Elementary School and W. C. Pryor Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Shalimar and Fort Walton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longwood Elementary School: 555. W. C. Pryor Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longwood Elementary School and W. C. Pryor Middle School rank in Florida?
Longwood Elementary School is 1512th of 2,187 and W. C. Pryor Middle School is 347th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).