Miami Killian Senior High School vs Miami Palmetto Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miami Killian Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,618 students
| Measure | Miami Killian Senior High School Miami, Florida | Miami Palmetto Senior High School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 576 | #165 of 576 |
| National rank | #10692 of 16,910 | #5340 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 675 | 2,618 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 2,618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miami Palmetto Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 41.1).
- •Miami Palmetto Senior High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Miami Palmetto Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •Miami Palmetto Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 45.3%).
- •Miami Killian Senior High School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 25.4).
- •Miami Palmetto Senior High School is the larger school with 2,618 students compared with 675.
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 Miami Killian Senior High School better than Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Miami Palmetto Senior High School ranks higher (61.8 vs 41.1 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 Miami Killian Senior High School and Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miami Killian Senior High School: 675. Miami Palmetto Senior High School: 2,618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miami Killian Senior High School and Miami Palmetto Senior High School rank in Florida?
Miami Killian Senior High School is 406th of 576 and Miami Palmetto Senior High School is 165th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).