Hutchison Beach Elementary School vs Surfside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 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
Surfside Middle School
Panama City Beach · Public other · Grades PK–12
755 students
| Measure | Hutchison Beach Elementary School Panama City Beach, Florida | Surfside Middle School Panama City Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1087 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #18185 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 573 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| city | Panama City Beach | Panama City Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Surfside Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Surfside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Surfside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 43.3%).
- •Surfside Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.9).
- •Surfside Middle School is the larger school with 755 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 Surfside Middle 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 Hutchison Beach Elementary School and Surfside Middle School?
About 1.8 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. Surfside Middle School: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hutchison Beach Elementary School and Surfside Middle School rank in Florida?
Hutchison Beach Elementary School is 1087th of 2,187 and Surfside Middle School is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).