J.r. Arnold High School vs The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 11 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
The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
178 students
| Measure | J.r. Arnold High School Panama City Beach, Florida | The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 576 | #60 of 576 |
| National rank | #6973 of 16,910 | #2203 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,629 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Panama City Beach | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 55.2).
- •The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 32%).
- •The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.2).
- •J.r. Arnold High School is the larger school with 1,629 students compared with 178.
- •J.r. Arnold High School is a public school while The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc?
On the Success Index (US), The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc ranks higher (74.7 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 J.r. Arnold High School and The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Panama City Beach and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.r. Arnold High School: 1,629. The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.r. Arnold High School and The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc rank in Florida?
J.r. Arnold High School is 230th of 576 and The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc is 60th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).