Jinks Middle School vs Oscar Patterson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 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
Oscar Patterson Academy
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
394 students
| Measure | Jinks Middle School Panama City, Florida | Oscar Patterson Academy Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 563 | #1815 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11574 of 15,369 | #31680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 541 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar Patterson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 31.7).
- •Jinks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 71.1%).
- •Oscar Patterson Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.0).
- •Jinks Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 394.
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 Oscar Patterson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar Patterson Academy ranks higher (40.4 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 Oscar Patterson Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jinks Middle School: 541. Oscar Patterson Academy: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jinks Middle School and Oscar Patterson Academy rank in Florida?
Jinks Middle School is 492nd of 563 and Oscar Patterson Academy is 1815th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).