James Rickards High School vs Tallahassee Classical School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Rickards High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
Tallahassee Classical School
Tallahassee · Charter other · Grades PK–12
345 students
| Measure | James Rickards High School Tallahassee, Florida | Tallahassee Classical School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #439 of 576 | – |
| National rank | #11242 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 1,718 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 1,718 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tallahassee Classical School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 51.7%).
- •Tallahassee Classical School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 26.4).
- •James Rickards High School is the larger school with 1,718 students compared with 345.
- •James Rickards High School is a public school while Tallahassee Classical School 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 James Rickards High School better than Tallahassee Classical 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 James Rickards High School and Tallahassee Classical School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Rickards High School: 1,718. Tallahassee Classical School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Rickards High School and Tallahassee Classical School rank in Florida?
James Rickards High School is 439th of 576 and Tallahassee Classical School is unranked among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).