Jinks Middle School vs Rising Leaders Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 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
Rising Leaders Academy
Panama City · Charter other · Grades K–12
311 students
| Measure | Jinks Middle School Panama City, Florida | Rising Leaders Academy Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #492 of 563 | – |
| National rank | #11574 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 541 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 77% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 59.5%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.0).
- •Jinks Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 311.
- •Jinks Middle School is a public school while Rising Leaders Academy 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 Rising Leaders Academy?
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 Jinks Middle School and Rising Leaders Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jinks Middle School: 541. Rising Leaders Academy: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jinks Middle School and Rising Leaders Academy rank in Florida?
Jinks Middle School is 492nd of 563 and Rising Leaders Academy is unranked among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).