Jinks Middle School vs Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 639 m 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
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
203 students
| Measure | Jinks Middle School Panama City, Florida | Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 563 | #453 of 576 |
| National rank | #11574 of 15,369 | #11776 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 541 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 31.7).
- •Jinks Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 59.5%).
- •Jinks Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.5).
- •Jinks Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 203.
- •Jinks Middle School is a public school while Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 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 Jinks Middle School better than Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 ranks higher (36.8 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 Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jinks Middle School: 541. Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jinks Middle School and Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 rank in Florida?
Jinks Middle School is 492nd of 563 and Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is 453rd of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).