Best Schools in Manatee County, FL
Manatee County, FL has a total of 117 schools including 37 high schools, 17 middle schools and 53 elementary schools. A total of 69,816 students attend Manatee County, FL schools. On average, schools in Manatee County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Manatee County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Manatee County, FL
Manatee County, FL has 37 high schools with 29,340 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Manatee County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Manatee County exceed expectations.
1. State College Of Florida Collegiate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 492 Students
2. Venice Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students
3. Riverview High School
SchoolGrade
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Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2597 Students
4. Lakewood Ranch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students
5. Sarasota High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2528 Students
6. Parrish Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2017 Students
7. Braden River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students
8. Manatee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1983 Students
9. Manatee School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1968 Students
10. Booker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manatee County, FL
Manatee County, FL has 17 middle schools with 11,499 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Manatee County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Manatee County greatly exceed expectations.
1. R. Dan Nolan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
2. Rowlett Middle Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students
3. Dr Mona Jain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
4. Carlos E. Haile Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students
5. Brookside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
6. Buffalo Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
7. Braden River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
8. Booker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
9. Martha B. King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
10. Oasis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manatee County, FL
Manatee County, FL has 53 elementary schools with 27,051 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Manatee County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Manatee County exceed expectations.
1. Palmetto Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 418 Students
2. Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students
3. Gene Witt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
4. Robert Willis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students
5. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students
6. Phillippi Shores Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students
7. Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 798 Students
8. B.d. Gullett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1121 Students
9. Anna Maria Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 190 Students
10. Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manatee County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manatee County, FL has a total population of 399,710 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manatee County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Manatee County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manatee County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manatee County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Manatee County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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