Bay High School vs Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay High School
Panama City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Bay High School Panama City, Florida | Merriam Cherry Street Elementary Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #300 of 576 | #766 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8418 of 16,910 | #12518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,289 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 49.8).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Bay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 64.1%).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.8).
- •Bay High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 343.
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 Bay High School better than Merriam Cherry Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merriam Cherry Street Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 49.8 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 Bay High School and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay High School: 1,289. Merriam Cherry Street Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay High School and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary rank in Florida?
Bay High School is 300th of 576 and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is 766th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).