Max Bruner Junior Middle School vs Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
Fort Walton Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
Fort Walton Beach · Public middle · Grades 3–8
134 students
| Measure | Max Bruner Junior Middle School Fort Walton Beach, Florida | Northwest Florida Ballet Academie Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #319 of 563 | #21 of 563 |
| National rank | #7062 of 15,369 | #926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 677 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 87% |
| city | Fort Walton Beach | Fort Walton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Florida Ballet Academie scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 52.7).
- •Northwest Florida Ballet Academie does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Northwest Florida Ballet Academie does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Northwest Florida Ballet Academie does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 66.3%).
- •Max Bruner Junior Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.1).
- •Max Bruner Junior Middle School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 134.
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 Max Bruner Junior Middle School better than Northwest Florida Ballet Academie?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Florida Ballet Academie ranks higher (83.7 vs 52.7 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 Max Bruner Junior Middle School and Northwest Florida Ballet Academie?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Walton Beach and Fort Walton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Max Bruner Junior Middle School: 677. Northwest Florida Ballet Academie: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Max Bruner Junior Middle School and Northwest Florida Ballet Academie rank in Florida?
Max Bruner Junior Middle School is 319th of 563 and Northwest Florida Ballet Academie is 21st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).