Ballard Elementary School vs Manatee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Manatee High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,998 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Bradenton, Florida | Manatee High School Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1822 of 2,187 | #338 of 576 |
| National rank | #31777 of 50,301 | #9261 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 421 | 1,998 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 1,998 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manatee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 40.2).
- •Manatee High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Manatee High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Manatee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 76.2%).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 22.2).
- •Manatee High School is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 421.
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 Ballard Elementary School better than Manatee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Manatee High School ranks higher (46.7 vs 40.2 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 Ballard Elementary School and Manatee High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 421. Manatee High School: 1,998. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Manatee High School rank in Florida?
Ballard Elementary School is 1822nd of 2,187 and Manatee High School is 338th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).