Manatee School of Arts/Sciences vs W. D. Sugg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences
Bradenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
111 students
W. D. Sugg Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,017 students
| Measure | Manatee School of Arts/Sciences Bradenton, Florida | W. D. Sugg Middle School Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1533 of 2,187 | #484 of 563 |
| National rank | #26172 of 50,301 | #11390 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 111 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 111 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manatee School of Arts/Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 32.6).
- •Manatee School of Arts/Sciences does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Manatee School of Arts/Sciences does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •W. D. Sugg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 72.1%).
- •Manatee School of Arts/Sciences does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 22.6).
- •W. D. Sugg Middle School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 111.
- •Manatee School of Arts/Sciences is a charter school while W. D. Sugg Middle 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 of Arts/Sciences better than W. D. Sugg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manatee School of Arts/Sciences ranks higher (48.5 vs 32.6 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 of Arts/Sciences and W. D. Sugg Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences: 111. W. D. Sugg Middle School: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manatee School of Arts/Sciences and W. D. Sugg Middle School rank in Florida?
Manatee School of Arts/Sciences is 1533rd of 2,187 and W. D. Sugg Middle School is 484th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).