Blackburn Elementary School vs Manatee School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Manatee School for the Arts
Palmetto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
2,051 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elementary School Palmetto, Florida | Manatee School for the Arts Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 2,187 | #179 of 576 |
| National rank | #22755 of 50,301 | #5681 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 452 | 2,051 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 2,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manatee School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 53.4).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Manatee School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Manatee School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 79.6%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.0).
- •Manatee School for the Arts is the larger school with 2,051 students compared with 452.
- •Blackburn Elementary School is a public school while Manatee School for the Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Blackburn Elementary School better than Manatee School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Manatee School for the Arts ranks higher (60.5 vs 53.4 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 Blackburn Elementary School and Manatee School for the Arts?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elementary School: 452. Manatee School for the Arts: 2,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elementary School and Manatee School for the Arts rank in Florida?
Blackburn Elementary School is 1348th of 2,187 and Manatee School for the Arts is 179th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).