Heritage High School vs Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage High School
Palm Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,960 students
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
Palm Bay · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,065 students
| Measure | Heritage High School Palm Bay, Florida | Pineapple Cove Classical Academy Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #354 of 576 | – |
| National rank | #9584 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,960 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pineapple Cove Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Pineapple Cove Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Pineapple Cove Classical Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 57.7%).
- •Pineapple Cove Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.5).
- •Heritage High School is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 1,065.
- •Heritage High School is a public school while Pineapple Cove Classical Academy 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 Heritage High School better than Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?
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 Heritage High School and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High School: 1,960. Pineapple Cove Classical Academy: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High School and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy rank in Florida?
Heritage High School is 354th of 576 and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is unranked among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).