Braden River High School vs Tara Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 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
Tara Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Braden River High School Bradenton, Florida | Tara Elementary School Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 576 | #753 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7891 of 16,910 | #12313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,705 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 1,705 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 69% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tara Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 51.8).
- •Tara Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Tara Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Braden River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 51.7%).
- •Tara Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 21.9).
- •Braden River High School is the larger school with 1,705 students compared with 582.
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 Tara Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tara Elementary School ranks higher (68.6 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 Tara Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braden River High School: 1,705. Tara Elementary School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braden River High School and Tara Elementary School rank in Florida?
Braden River High School is 281st of 576 and Tara Elementary School is 753rd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).