Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 vs Rising Leaders Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
203 students
Rising Leaders Academy
Panama City · Charter other · Grades K–12
311 students
| Measure | Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 Panama City, Florida | Rising Leaders Academy Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #453 of 576 | – |
| National rank | #11776 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 203 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 54.7%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.5).
- •Rising Leaders Academy is the larger school with 311 students compared with 203.
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 Preparatory Academy 6-12 better than Rising Leaders Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 and Rising Leaders Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12: 203. Rising Leaders Academy: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 and Rising Leaders Academy rank in Florida?
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is 453rd of 576 and Rising Leaders Academy is unranked among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).