Escambia High School vs J.r. Arnold High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escambia High School
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,634 students
J.r. Arnold High School
Panama City Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students
| Measure | Escambia High School Pensacola, Florida | J.r. Arnold High School Panama City Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 576 | #230 of 576 |
| National rank | #12952 of 16,910 | #6973 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,634 | 1,629 |
| Enrollment | 1,634 | 1,629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Pensacola | Panama City Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.r. Arnold High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 31.7).
- •J.r. Arnold High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •J.r. Arnold High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •J.r. Arnold High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 58.3%).
- •J.r. Arnold High School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.8).
- •Escambia High School is the larger school with 1,634 students compared with 1,629.
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 Escambia High School better than J.r. Arnold High School?
On the Success Index (US), J.r. Arnold High School ranks higher (55.2 vs 31.7 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 Escambia High School and J.r. Arnold High School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Pensacola and Panama City Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escambia High School: 1,634. J.r. Arnold High School: 1,629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escambia High School and J.r. Arnold High School rank in Florida?
Escambia High School is 505th of 576 and J.r. Arnold High School is 230th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).