Max Bruner Junior Middle School vs W. C. Pryor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 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
W. C. Pryor Middle School
Fort Walton Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | Max Bruner Junior Middle School Fort Walton Beach, Florida | W. C. Pryor Middle School Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 563 | #347 of 563 |
| National rank | #7062 of 15,369 | #7673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 677 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Fort Walton Beach | Fort Walton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Max Bruner Junior Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 49.9).
- •W. C. Pryor Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Max Bruner Junior Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Max Bruner Junior Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 71.3%).
- •Max Bruner Junior Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.0).
- •W. C. Pryor Middle School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 677.
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 W. C. Pryor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Max Bruner Junior Middle School ranks higher (52.7 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 Max Bruner Junior Middle School and W. C. Pryor Middle School?
About 3.5 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. W. C. Pryor Middle School: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Max Bruner Junior Middle School and W. C. Pryor Middle School rank in Florida?
Max Bruner Junior Middle School is 319th of 563 and W. C. Pryor Middle School is 347th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).