Dunnellon High School vs Palatka JR - SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunnellon High School
Dunnellon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,562 students
Palatka JR - SR High School
Palatka · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,568 students
| Measure | Dunnellon High School Dunnellon, Florida | Palatka JR - SR High School Palatka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 576 | #490 of 576 |
| National rank | #12040 of 16,910 | #12570 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,562 | 1,568 |
| Enrollment | 1,562 | 1,568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| city | Dunnellon | Palatka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunnellon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 33.4).
- •Dunnellon High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Dunnellon High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Dunnellon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 51.5%).
- •Dunnellon High School does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.1).
- •Palatka JR - SR High School is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 1,562.
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 Dunnellon High School better than Palatka JR - SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunnellon High School ranks higher (35.7 vs 33.4 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 Dunnellon High School and Palatka JR - SR High School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Dunnellon and Palatka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunnellon High School: 1,562. Palatka JR - SR High School: 1,568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunnellon High School and Palatka JR - SR High School rank in Florida?
Dunnellon High School is 466th of 576 and Palatka JR - SR High School is 490th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).