Deer Point Elementary School vs Merritt Brown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Point Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
Merritt Brown Middle School
Panama City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Deer Point Elementary School Panama City, Florida | Merritt Brown Middle School Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1193 of 2,187 | #345 of 563 |
| National rank | #19978 of 50,301 | #7652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 735 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Point Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 50.0).
- •Deer Point Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Deer Point Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Deer Point Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 51.1%).
- •Deer Point Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •Deer Point Elementary School is the larger school with 735 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 Deer Point Elementary School better than Merritt Brown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Point Elementary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 50.0 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 Deer Point Elementary School and Merritt Brown Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Point Elementary School: 735. Merritt Brown Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Point Elementary School and Merritt Brown Middle School rank in Florida?
Deer Point Elementary School is 1193rd of 2,187 and Merritt Brown Middle School is 345th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).