Palm Bay Elementary School vs Somerset Palms Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 718 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Bay Elementary School
Panama City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
Somerset Palms Academy
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
324 students
| Measure | Palm Bay Elementary School Panama City, Florida | Somerset Palms Academy Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 2,187 | #1079 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #19947 of 50,301 | #18081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 321 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Panama City | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Palms Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 57.5).
- •Somerset Palms Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Somerset Palms Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 54.5%).
- •Palm Bay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.0).
- •Somerset Palms Academy is the larger school with 324 students compared with 321.
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 Elementary School better than Somerset Palms Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Palms Academy ranks higher (60.2 vs 57.5 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 Palm Bay Elementary School and Somerset Palms Academy?
About 718 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Bay Elementary School: 321. Somerset Palms Academy: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Bay Elementary School and Somerset Palms Academy rank in Florida?
Palm Bay Elementary School is 1192nd of 2,187 and Somerset Palms Academy is 1079th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).