Bay High School vs Rutherford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 4.3 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
Rutherford High School
Panama City · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,394 students
| Measure | Bay High School Panama City, Florida | Rutherford High School Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 576 | #459 of 576 |
| National rank | #8418 of 16,910 | #11927 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,289 | 1,394 |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | 1,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 35% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 36.2).
- •Bay High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Bay High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Bay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 57.7%).
- •Rutherford High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.8).
- •Rutherford High School is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 1,289.
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 Rutherford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bay High School ranks higher (49.8 vs 36.2 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 Rutherford High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay High School: 1,289. Rutherford High School: 1,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay High School and Rutherford High School rank in Florida?
Bay High School is 300th of 576 and Rutherford High School is 459th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).