McLaughlin Academy of Excellence vs Surfside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Florida, United States, 489 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
Lake Wales · Public other · Grades 6–11
758 students
Surfside Middle School
Panama City Beach · Public other · Grades PK–12
755 students
| Measure | McLaughlin Academy of Excellence Lake Wales, Florida | Surfside Middle School Panama City Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 758 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 69% |
| city | Lake Wales | Panama City Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Surfside Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 25%).
- •Surfside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24%).
- •Surfside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 80.2%).
- •Surfside Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 24.5).
- •McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 758 students compared with 755.
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 McLaughlin Academy of Excellence better than Surfside Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McLaughlin Academy of Excellence and Surfside Middle School?
About 489 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Panama City Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence: 758. Surfside Middle School: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLaughlin Academy of Excellence and Surfside Middle School rank in Florida?
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is unranked and Surfside Middle School is unranked among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).