Martha B. King Middle School vs W. D. Sugg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martha B. King Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students
W. D. Sugg Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,017 students
| Measure | Martha B. King Middle School Bradenton, Florida | W. D. Sugg Middle School Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 563 | #484 of 563 |
| National rank | #8790 of 15,369 | #11390 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 897 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martha B. King Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 32.6).
- •Martha B. King Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Martha B. King Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Martha B. King Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 66.3%).
- •Martha B. King Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.6).
- •W. D. Sugg Middle School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 897.
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 Martha B. King Middle School better than W. D. Sugg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Martha B. King Middle School ranks higher (44.7 vs 32.6 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 Martha B. King Middle School and W. D. Sugg Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martha B. King Middle School: 897. W. D. Sugg Middle School: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martha B. King Middle School and W. D. Sugg Middle School rank in Florida?
Martha B. King Middle School is 399th of 563 and W. D. Sugg Middle School is 484th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).