Florida State University School vs James Rickards High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florida State University School
Tallahassee · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,851 students
James Rickards High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
| Measure | Florida State University School Tallahassee, Florida | James Rickards High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #439 of 576 |
| National rank | – | #11242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,851 | 1,718 |
| Enrollment | 1,851 | 1,718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 46% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida State University School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Florida State University School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Florida State University School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 51.7%).
- •Florida State University School does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 26.4).
- •Florida State University School is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 1,718.
- •Florida State University School is a charter school while James Rickards High School is a public 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 Florida State University School better than James Rickards High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Florida State University School and James Rickards High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florida State University School: 1,851. James Rickards High School: 1,718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florida State University School and James Rickards High School rank in Florida?
Florida State University School is unranked and James Rickards High School is 439th of 576 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).