Swift Creek Middle School vs William J Montford III Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swift Creek Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
William J Montford III Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,016 students
| Measure | Swift Creek Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | William J Montford III Middle School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #113 of 563 | #40 of 563 |
| National rank | #2844 of 15,369 | #1242 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 793 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 793 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 85% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William J Montford III Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 72.5).
- •William J Montford III Middle School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •William J Montford III Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •William J Montford III Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 28.6%).
- •Swift Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.3).
- •William J Montford III Middle School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 793.
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 Swift Creek Middle School better than William J Montford III Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), William J Montford III Middle School ranks higher (81.6 vs 72.5 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 Swift Creek Middle School and William J Montford III Middle School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Swift Creek Middle School: 793. William J Montford III Middle School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Swift Creek Middle School and William J Montford III Middle School rank in Florida?
Swift Creek Middle School is 113th of 563 and William J Montford III Middle School is 40th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).