Merriam Cherry Street Elementary vs Rutherford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Rutherford High School
Panama City · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,394 students
| Measure | Merriam Cherry Street Elementary Panama City, Florida | Rutherford High School Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 2,187 | #459 of 576 |
| National rank | #12518 of 50,301 | #11927 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 343 | 1,394 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 1,394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| 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 36.2).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Rutherford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 64.1%).
- •Merriam Cherry Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.4).
- •Rutherford High School is the larger school with 1,394 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 Merriam Cherry Street Elementary better than Rutherford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Merriam Cherry Street Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 36.2 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 Merriam Cherry Street Elementary and Rutherford High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary: 343. Rutherford High School: 1,394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merriam Cherry Street Elementary and Rutherford High School rank in Florida?
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is 766th of 2,187 and Rutherford High School is 459th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).