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

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 492 Students

2. Venice Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students

3. Riverview High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2597 Students

4. Lakewood Ranch High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students

5. Sarasota High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2528 Students

6. Parrish Community High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2017 Students

7. Braden River High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students

8. Manatee High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1983 Students

9. Manatee School For The Arts

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1968 Students

10. Booker High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students

2. Rowlett Middle Academy

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 671 Students

3. Dr Mona Jain Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students

4. Carlos E. Haile Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students

5. Brookside Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students

6. Buffalo Creek Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students

7. Braden River Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students

8. Booker Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students

9. Martha B. King Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students

10. Oasis Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 418 Students

2. Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students

3. Gene Witt Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students

4. Robert Willis Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students

5. Southside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students

6. Phillippi Shores Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students

7. Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 798 Students

8. B.d. Gullett Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1121 Students

9. Anna Maria Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 190 Students

10. Ida M. Stewart Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

69,816

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

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

A+

10.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.00 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,017 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Manatee County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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