James Tillman Elementary Magnet School vs Palmetto High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Palmetto High School
Palmetto · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,185 students
| Measure | James Tillman Elementary Magnet School Palmetto, Florida | Palmetto High School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1715 of 2,187 | #465 of 576 |
| National rank | #29465 of 50,301 | #12001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 614 | 2,185 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 2,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 43% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 35.9).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 43%).
- •Palmetto High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Palmetto High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 73.1%).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 22.5).
- •Palmetto High School is the larger school with 2,185 students compared with 614.
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 Tillman Elementary Magnet School better than Palmetto High School?
On the Success Index (US), James Tillman Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (43.7 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 James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palmetto High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School: 614. Palmetto High School: 2,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palmetto High School rank in Florida?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is 1715th of 2,187 and Palmetto High School is 465th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).