Lake Placid High School vs Marathon School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 290 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Placid High School
Lake Placid · Public high · Grades 9–12
829 students
Marathon School
Marathon · Public high · Grades 6–12
809 students
| Measure | Lake Placid High School Lake Placid, Florida | Marathon School Marathon, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 576 | #257 of 576 |
| National rank | #11643 of 16,910 | #7451 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 829 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Lake Placid | Marathon |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marathon School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 37.3).
- •Marathon School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Marathon School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Marathon School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 60.4%).
- •Marathon School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 21.3).
- •Lake Placid High School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 809.
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 Lake Placid High School better than Marathon School?
On the Success Index (US), Marathon School ranks higher (53.5 vs 37.3 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 Lake Placid High School and Marathon School?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Lake Placid and Marathon in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Placid High School: 829. Marathon School: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Placid High School and Marathon School rank in Florida?
Lake Placid High School is 450th of 576 and Marathon School is 257th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).