J.r. Arnold High School vs Surfside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.r. Arnold High School
Panama City Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students
Surfside Middle School
Panama City Beach · Public other · Grades PK–12
755 students
| Measure | J.r. Arnold High School Panama City Beach, Florida | Surfside Middle School Panama City Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #230 of 576 | – |
| National rank | #6973 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 1,629 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| city | Panama City Beach | Panama City Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Surfside Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Surfside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •J.r. Arnold High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 34.2%).
- •Surfside Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.2).
- •J.r. Arnold High School is the larger school with 1,629 students compared with 755.
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 J.r. Arnold High 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 J.r. Arnold High School and Surfside Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Panama City Beach and Panama City Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.r. Arnold High School: 1,629. Surfside Middle School: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.r. Arnold High School and Surfside Middle School rank in Florida?
J.r. Arnold High School is 230th of 576 and Surfside Middle School is unranked among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).