Callaway Elementary School vs Rutherford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callaway Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students
Rutherford High School
Panama City · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,394 students
| Measure | Callaway Elementary School Panama City, Florida | Rutherford High School Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1950 of 2,187 | #459 of 576 |
| National rank | #34732 of 50,301 | #11927 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 622 | 1,394 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 1,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.8 vs 36.2).
- •Callaway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Rutherford High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Rutherford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 67.2%).
- •Rutherford High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.1).
- •Rutherford High School is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 622.
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 Callaway Elementary School better than Rutherford High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Callaway Elementary School and Rutherford High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callaway Elementary School: 622. Rutherford High School: 1,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callaway Elementary School and Rutherford High School rank in Florida?
Callaway Elementary School is 1950th of 2,187 and Rutherford High School is 459th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).