Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
#488 of 576 high schools in Florida
#12525 of 16,910 nationally
About Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is a public high located in Melbourne, in the Brevard school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 8–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,359 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 488th 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 (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,359.
There are 16 schools in Melbourne; Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School ranks 15th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
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 Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palm Bay Academy Charter School
Palm Bay · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
370 students · 1.7 km away
University Park Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
529 students · 2.0 km away
Stone Magnet Middle School
Melbourne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
557 students · 2.1 km away
Riviera Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
718 students · 3.3 km away
Imagine Schools at West Melbourne
West Melbourne · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
665 students · 3.4 km away
Palm Bay Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
583 students · 3.5 km away
Melbourne Senior High School
Melbourne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,210 students · 4.6 km away
Lockmar Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
572 students · 4.7 km away
Central Middle School
West Melbourne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,059 students · 4.8 km away
Port Malabar Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
628 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,362 students
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1,352 students
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High
Hialeah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,367 students
Wakulla High School
Crawfordville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,369 students
Hardee Senior High School
Wauchula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,347 students
Lemon Bay High School
Englewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School a good school?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School has a Success Index (US) of 33.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #488 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 Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School rank in Florida?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School ranks #488 of 576 high schools in Florida and #12525 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School had 1,359 students in 2025.
Is Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School a elementary school or a high school?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is classified as a high covering Grades 8–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.