A. Gary Walsingham Academy vs Hutchison Beach Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. Gary Walsingham Academy
Panama City Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
Panama City Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
| Measure | A. Gary Walsingham Academy Panama City Beach, Florida | Hutchison Beach Elementary School Panama City Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 2,187 | #1087 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #21000 of 50,301 | #18185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Panama City Beach | Panama City Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hutchison Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 55.9).
- •A. Gary Walsingham Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 43.3%).
- •A. Gary Walsingham Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 16.9).
- •Hutchison Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 470.
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 A. Gary Walsingham Academy better than Hutchison Beach Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hutchison Beach Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 55.9 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 A. Gary Walsingham Academy and Hutchison Beach Elementary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Panama City Beach and Panama City Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy: 470. Hutchison Beach Elementary School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. Gary Walsingham Academy and Hutchison Beach Elementary School rank in Florida?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy is 1244th of 2,187 and Hutchison Beach Elementary School is 1087th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).