For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,446 students in Palmetto, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Palmetto, FL are Manatee Virtual Instruction Program, The Port Academy and Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmetto, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palmetto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Palmetto, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Manatee School For The Arts, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palmetto, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
The Port Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14470 Harlee Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Manatee School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 2,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Palmetto High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4848
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4848
Gr: 8-12 | 2,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palmetto, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palmetto, FL include Manatee Virtual Instruction Program, The Port Academy and Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise).
How many public high schools are located in Palmetto?
5 public high schools are located in Palmetto.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?
Palmetto public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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