Palatka JR - SR High School
#490 of 576 high schools in Florida
#12570 of 16,910 nationally
About Palatka JR - SR High School
Palatka JR - SR High School is a public high located in Palatka, in the Putnam school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,568 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 490th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,568.
There are 7 schools in Palatka; Palatka JR - SR High School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palatka JR - SR High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palatka JR - SR High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Palatka · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
192 students · 682 m away
William D. Moseley Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
558 students · 1.7 km away
James A. Long Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
565 students · 2.8 km away
The Children's Reading Center
Palatka · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
275 students · 3.3 km away
Teen Parent PK Child Care Program
Palatka · Public other · Grades PK–PK
2 students · 3.8 km away
Kelley Smith Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
776 students · 3.9 km away
Browning-Pearce Elementary School
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
679 students · 9.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,568 students
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1,571 students
Estero High School
Estero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,571 students
Dunnellon High School
Dunnellon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,562 students
Boynton Beach Community High
Boynton Beach · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,559 students
Rockledge Senior High School
Rockledge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,579 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palatka JR - SR High School a good school?
Palatka JR - SR High School has a Success Index (US) of 33.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #490 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palatka JR - SR High School rank in Florida?
Palatka JR - SR High School ranks #490 of 576 high schools in Florida and #12570 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palatka JR - SR High School?
Palatka JR - SR High School had 1,568 students in 2025.
Is Palatka JR - SR High School a elementary school or a high school?
Palatka JR - SR High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palatka JR - SR High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Palatka JR - SR High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.