Manatee School for the Arts vs Palmetto High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 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 High School
Palmetto · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,185 students
| Measure | Manatee School for the Arts Palmetto, Florida | Palmetto High School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 576 | #465 of 576 |
| National rank | #5681 of 16,910 | #12001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 2,051 | 2,185 |
| Enrollment | 2,051 | 2,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manatee School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 35.9).
- •Manatee School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Manatee School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Manatee School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 60.1%).
- •Manatee School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.5).
- •Palmetto High School is the larger school with 2,185 students compared with 2,051.
- •Manatee School for the Arts is a charter school while Palmetto High School is a public 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 School for the Arts better than Palmetto High School?
On the Success Index (US), Manatee School for the Arts ranks higher (60.5 vs 35.9 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 High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manatee School for the Arts: 2,051. Palmetto High School: 2,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manatee School for the Arts and Palmetto High School rank in Florida?
Manatee School for the Arts is 179th of 576 and Palmetto High School is 465th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).