Lincoln Memorial Middle School vs Manatee School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students
Manatee School for the Arts
Palmetto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
2,051 students
| Measure | Lincoln Memorial Middle School Palmetto, Florida | Manatee School for the Arts Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 563 | #179 of 576 |
| National rank | #11473 of 15,369 | #5681 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 448 | 2,051 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 2,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manatee School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 32.2).
- •Manatee School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 79.7%).
- •Lincoln Memorial Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.0).
- •Manatee School for the Arts is the larger school with 2,051 students compared with 448.
- •Lincoln Memorial Middle School is a public school while Manatee School for the Arts 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 Lincoln Memorial Middle School better than Manatee School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Manatee School for the Arts ranks higher (60.5 vs 32.2 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 Lincoln Memorial Middle School and Manatee School for the Arts?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Memorial Middle School: 448. Manatee School for the Arts: 2,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Memorial Middle School and Manatee School for the Arts rank in Florida?
Lincoln Memorial Middle School is 488th of 563 and Manatee School for the Arts is 179th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).