Braden River High School vs Lakewood Ranch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braden River High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,705 students
Lakewood Ranch High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,422 students
| Measure | Braden River High School Bradenton, Florida | Lakewood Ranch High School Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 576 | #110 of 576 |
| National rank | #7891 of 16,910 | #3848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,705 | 2,422 |
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 2,422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Ranch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 51.8).
- •Lakewood Ranch High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Lakewood Ranch High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Lakewood Ranch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 50%).
- •Braden River High School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 25.2).
- •Lakewood Ranch High School is the larger school with 2,422 students compared with 1,705.
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 Braden River High School better than Lakewood Ranch High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Ranch High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 51.8 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 Braden River High School and Lakewood Ranch High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braden River High School: 1,705. Lakewood Ranch High School: 2,422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braden River High School and Lakewood Ranch High School rank in Florida?
Braden River High School is 281st of 576 and Lakewood Ranch High School is 110th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).