Manatee School for the Arts vs Palmetto Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manatee School for the Arts
Palmetto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
2,051 students
Palmetto Charter School
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
458 students
| Measure | Manatee School for the Arts Palmetto, Florida | Palmetto Charter School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #179 of 576 | #73 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5681 of 16,910 | #1621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,051 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 2,051 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 88% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 60.5).
- •Palmetto Charter School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 62%).
- •Palmetto Charter School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 59%).
- •Palmetto Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 40.4%).
- •Palmetto Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.0).
- •Manatee School for the Arts is the larger school with 2,051 students compared with 458.
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 School for the Arts better than Palmetto Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Charter School ranks higher (87.1 vs 60.5 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 Manatee School for the Arts and Palmetto Charter School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manatee School for the Arts: 2,051. Palmetto Charter School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manatee School for the Arts and Palmetto Charter School rank in Florida?
Manatee School for the Arts is 179th of 576 and Palmetto Charter School is 73rd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).