Ocali Charter Middle School vs Ward-Highlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 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
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students
| Measure | Ocali Charter Middle School Ocala, Florida | Ward-Highlands Elementary School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 563 | #1107 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7756 of 15,369 | #18499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 194 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 49.5).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Ocali Charter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 53.6%).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Ward-Highlands Elementary School is the larger school with 908 students compared with 194.
- •Ocali Charter Middle School is a charter school while Ward-Highlands Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ward-Highlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ward-Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 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 Ward-Highlands Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocali Charter Middle School: 194. Ward-Highlands Elementary School: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocali Charter Middle School and Ward-Highlands Elementary School rank in Florida?
Ocali Charter Middle School is 349th of 563 and Ward-Highlands Elementary School is 1107th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).