Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School vs Plato Academy Clearwater
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
Plato Academy Clearwater
Clearwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
616 students
| Measure | Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School Clearwater, Florida | Plato Academy Clearwater Clearwater, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1573 of 2,187 | #21 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26820 of 50,301 | #695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 277 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 4.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 84% |
| city | Clearwater | Clearwater |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Academy Clearwater scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 47.5).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on math proficiency (84% vs 47%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 72.9%).
- •Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.4).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater is the larger school with 616 students compared with 277.
- •Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is a public school while Plato Academy Clearwater 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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School better than Plato Academy Clearwater?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Academy Clearwater ranks higher (90.5 vs 47.5 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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School and Plato Academy Clearwater?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Clearwater in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School: 277. Plato Academy Clearwater: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School and Plato Academy Clearwater rank in Florida?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is 1573rd of 2,187 and Plato Academy Clearwater is 21st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).