Manatee High School vs Manatee School of Arts/Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manatee High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,998 students
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences
Bradenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
111 students
| Measure | Manatee High School Bradenton, Florida | Manatee School of Arts/Sciences Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 576 | #1533 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9261 of 16,910 | #26172 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,998 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manatee School of Arts/Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 46.7).
- •Manatee High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Manatee High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Manatee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 72.1%).
- •Manatee School of Arts/Sciences does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 22.2).
- •Manatee High School is the larger school with 1,998 students compared with 111.
- •Manatee High School is a public school while Manatee School of Arts/Sciences 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 Manatee High School better than Manatee School of Arts/Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Manatee School of Arts/Sciences ranks higher (48.5 vs 46.7 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 Manatee High School and Manatee School of Arts/Sciences?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manatee High School: 1,998. Manatee School of Arts/Sciences: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manatee High School and Manatee School of Arts/Sciences rank in Florida?
Manatee High School is 338th of 576 and Manatee School of Arts/Sciences is 1533rd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).