Palmetto High School
#465 of 576 high schools in Florida
#12001 of 16,910 nationally
About Palmetto High School
Palmetto High School is a public high located in Palmetto, in the Manatee school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 8–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,185 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 465th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (55th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,185.
There are 12 schools in Palmetto; Palmetto High School ranks 11th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.5
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 Palmetto High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Palmetto High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmetto Charter School
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
458 students · 594 m away
Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students · 1.0 km away
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students · 1.6 km away
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students · 2.8 km away
Manatee School for the Arts
Palmetto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
2,051 students · 3.1 km away
Hola! Elementary @ Msa
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 3.1 km away
Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start
Bradenton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
16 students · 4.3 km away
Ballard Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students · 4.3 km away
Palm View K-8 School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students · 4.6 km away
Manatee High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,998 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
Neptune Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,184 students
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,181 students
Ida S. Baker High School
Cape Coral · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,191 students
Coral Springs High School
Coral Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,177 students
Allen D Nease Senior High School
Ponte Vedra · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,177 students
Charles W Flanagan High School
Pembroke Pines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,199 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palmetto High School a good school?
Palmetto High School has a Success Index (US) of 35.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #465 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 Palmetto High School rank in Florida?
Palmetto High School ranks #465 of 576 high schools in Florida and #12001 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmetto High School?
Palmetto High School had 2,185 students in 2025.
Is Palmetto High School a elementary school or a high school?
Palmetto High School is classified as a high covering Grades 8–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmetto High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmetto High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.