Hutchison Beach Elementary School vs J.r. Arnold High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
Panama City Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
J.r. Arnold High School
Panama City Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students
| Measure | Hutchison Beach Elementary School Panama City Beach, Florida | J.r. Arnold High School Panama City Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1087 of 2,187 | #230 of 576 |
| National rank | #18185 of 50,301 | #6973 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 573 | 1,629 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 1,629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| city | Panama City Beach | Panama City Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hutchison Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 55.2).
- •Hutchison Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Hutchison Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •J.r. Arnold High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 43.3%).
- •Hutchison Beach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.2).
- •J.r. Arnold High School is the larger school with 1,629 students compared with 573.
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 Hutchison Beach Elementary School better than J.r. Arnold High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hutchison Beach Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 55.2 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 Hutchison Beach Elementary School and J.r. Arnold High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Panama City Beach and Panama City Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hutchison Beach Elementary School: 573. J.r. Arnold High School: 1,629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hutchison Beach Elementary School and J.r. Arnold High School rank in Florida?
Hutchison Beach Elementary School is 1087th of 2,187 and J.r. Arnold High School is 230th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).