Ocali Charter Middle School vs Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocali Charter Middle School
Ocala · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
194 students
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Palatka · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
192 students
| Measure | Ocali Charter Middle School Ocala, Florida | Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences Palatka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 563 | #288 of 563 |
| National rank | #7756 of 15,369 | #6426 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 194 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Ocala | Palatka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 49.5).
- •Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Ocali Charter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 66.1%).
- •Ocali Charter Middle School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 192.
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 Ocali Charter Middle School better than Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks higher (55.7 vs 49.5 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 Ocali Charter Middle School and Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Palatka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocali Charter Middle School: 194. Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocali Charter Middle School and Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in Florida?
Ocali Charter Middle School is 349th of 563 and Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences is 288th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).