Amikids Maritime Academy vs Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amikids Maritime Academy
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
26 students
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Amikids Maritime Academy Panama City, Florida | Merriam Cherry Street Elementary Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #766 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #12518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 26 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 26 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 5.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amikids Maritime Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 68.3).
- •Amikids Maritime Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 64.1%).
- •Amikids Maritime Academy does better on students per teacher (5.2 vs 12.7).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is the larger school with 343 students compared with 26.
- •Amikids Maritime Academy is a charter school while Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Amikids Maritime Academy better than Merriam Cherry Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Amikids Maritime Academy ranks higher (76.7 vs 68.3 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 Amikids Maritime Academy and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amikids Maritime Academy: 26. Merriam Cherry Street Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amikids Maritime Academy and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary rank in Florida?
Amikids Maritime Academy is unranked and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is 766th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).