Renaissance Academy vs Swift Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Renaissance Academy
Tallahassee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
243 students
Swift Creek Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
| Measure | Renaissance Academy Tallahassee, Florida | Swift Creek Middle School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1837 of 2,187 | #113 of 563 |
| National rank | #32018 of 50,301 | #2844 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 243 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 39.9).
- •Swift Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Swift Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Swift Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 80.2%).
- •Renaissance Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.9).
- •Swift Creek Middle School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 243.
- •Renaissance Academy is a charter school while Swift Creek Middle 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 Renaissance Academy better than Swift Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Swift Creek Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 39.9 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 Renaissance Academy and Swift Creek Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Renaissance Academy: 243. Swift Creek Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Renaissance Academy and Swift Creek Middle School rank in Florida?
Renaissance Academy is 1837th of 2,187 and Swift Creek Middle School is 113th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).