Burnett Middle School vs Merritt Brown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 404 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnett Middle School
Seffner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
Merritt Brown Middle School
Panama City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Burnett Middle School Seffner, Florida | Merritt Brown Middle School Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 563 | #345 of 563 |
| National rank | #12462 of 15,369 | #7652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 636 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Seffner | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Brown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 27.1).
- •Merritt Brown Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Merritt Brown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Merritt Brown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 64.9%).
- •Merritt Brown Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 23.6).
- •Burnett Middle School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 634.
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 Burnett Middle School better than Merritt Brown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Merritt Brown Middle School ranks higher (50.0 vs 27.1 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 Burnett Middle School and Merritt Brown Middle School?
About 404 km in a straight line, between Seffner and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnett Middle School: 636. Merritt Brown Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnett Middle School and Merritt Brown Middle School rank in Florida?
Burnett Middle School is 524th of 563 and Merritt Brown Middle School is 345th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).