Jinks Middle School vs Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jinks Middle School
Panama City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Jinks Middle School Panama City, Florida | Merriam Cherry Street Elementary Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #492 of 563 | #766 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11574 of 15,369 | #12518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 31.7).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Jinks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 64.1%).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.0).
- •Jinks Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 343.
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 Jinks Middle School better than Merriam Cherry Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merriam Cherry Street Elementary ranks higher (68.3 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 Jinks Middle School and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jinks Middle School: 541. Merriam Cherry Street Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jinks Middle School and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary rank in Florida?
Jinks Middle School is 492nd of 563 and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is 766th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).