Ida S. Baker High School vs Palmetto High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ida S. Baker High School
Cape Coral · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,191 students
Palmetto High School
Palmetto · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,185 students
| Measure | Ida S. Baker High School Cape Coral, Florida | Palmetto High School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 576 | #465 of 576 |
| National rank | #7644 of 16,910 | #12001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 2,191 | 2,185 |
| Enrollment | 2,191 | 2,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| city | Cape Coral | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ida S. Baker High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 35.9).
- •Ida S. Baker High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Ida S. Baker High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Ida S. Baker High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 60.1%).
- •Palmetto High School does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.3).
- •Ida S. Baker High School is the larger school with 2,191 students compared with 2,185.
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 Ida S. Baker High School better than Palmetto High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ida S. Baker High School ranks higher (52.8 vs 35.9 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 Ida S. Baker High School and Palmetto High School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ida S. Baker High School: 2,191. Palmetto High School: 2,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ida S. Baker High School and Palmetto High School rank in Florida?
Ida S. Baker High School is 267th of 576 and Palmetto High School is 465th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).