Palm Bay Academy Charter School vs Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Bay Academy Charter School
Palm Bay · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
Melbourne · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,359 students
| Measure | Palm Bay Academy Charter School Palm Bay, Florida | Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2084 of 2,187 | #488 of 576 |
| National rank | #38951 of 50,301 | #12525 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 370 | 1,359 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 1,359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 28% |
| city | Palm Bay | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 29.4).
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.1).
- •Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 370.
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School is a charter school while Palm Bay Magnet Senior 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 Palm Bay Academy Charter School better than Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School ranks higher (33.6 vs 29.4 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 Palm Bay Academy Charter School and Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School: 370. Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School: 1,359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Bay Academy Charter School and Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School rank in Florida?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is 2084th of 2,187 and Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is 488th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).