Best high schools in Tallahassee (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Tallahassee, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 177Lawton Chiles High SchoolTallahassee · Public High77% Math proficiency · 1,881 students
- 269Tallahassee Collegiate AcademyTallahassee · Charter High4.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 273 students
- 367Leon High SchoolTallahassee · Public High71% Math proficiency · 1,793 students
- 464Lincoln High SchoolTallahassee · Public High59% Math proficiency · 1,822 students
- 559SailTallahassee · Public High47% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 639James Rickards High SchoolTallahassee · Public High46% Math proficiency · 1,718 students
- 733Amos P. Godby High SchoolTallahassee · Public High38% Math proficiency · 1,388 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawton Chiles High School Tallahassee · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.4 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 1,881 |
| 2 | Tallahassee Collegiate Academy Tallahassee · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 68.6 Top 25% | 4.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 273 |
| 3 | Leon High School Tallahassee · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.4 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,793 |
| 4 | Lincoln High School Tallahassee · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.6 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 1,822 |
| 5 | Sail Tallahassee · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.6 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 6 | James Rickards High School Tallahassee · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.8 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 1,718 |
| 7 | Amos P. Godby High School Tallahassee · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,388 |
Lawton Chiles High School in Tallahassee leads the 2025 list of high schools in Tallahassee with a Success Index (US) of 77.4. Of the 7 schools shown, 6 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Florida high schools rankings, every school on the Tallahassee page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Tallahassee?
Lawton Chiles High School in Tallahassee, Florida ranks first among high schools in Tallahassee with a Success Index (US) of 77.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,881).
How are high schools in Tallahassee ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.