Countryside High School vs Rutherford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 369 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside High School
Clearwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,396 students
Rutherford High School
Panama City · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,394 students
| Measure | Countryside High School Clearwater, Florida | Rutherford High School Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 576 | #459 of 576 |
| National rank | #7316 of 16,910 | #11927 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,396 | 1,394 |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | 1,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 35% |
| city | Clearwater | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 36.2).
- •Countryside High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Countryside High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Countryside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 57.7%).
- •Rutherford High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.9).
- •Countryside High School is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 1,394.
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 Countryside High School better than Rutherford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside High School ranks higher (54.0 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 Countryside High School and Rutherford High School?
About 369 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside High School: 1,396. Rutherford High School: 1,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside High School and Rutherford High School rank in Florida?
Countryside High School is 249th of 576 and Rutherford High School is 459th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).