Merritt Brown Middle School vs North Bay Haven Career Academy
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.
Merritt Brown Middle School
Panama City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
North Bay Haven Career Academy
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
865 students
| Measure | Merritt Brown Middle School Panama City, Florida | North Bay Haven Career Academy Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #345 of 563 | #59 of 576 |
| National rank | #7652 of 15,369 | #2180 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 634 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 95% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Bay Haven Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 50.0).
- •North Bay Haven Career Academy does better on math proficiency (95% vs 47%).
- •North Bay Haven Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •North Bay Haven Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 51.1%).
- •Merritt Brown Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 22.8).
- •North Bay Haven Career Academy is the larger school with 865 students compared with 634.
- •Merritt Brown Middle School is a public school while North Bay Haven Career 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 Merritt Brown Middle School better than North Bay Haven Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), North Bay Haven Career Academy ranks higher (74.8 vs 50.0 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 Merritt Brown Middle School and North Bay Haven Career Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Brown Middle School: 634. North Bay Haven Career Academy: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Brown Middle School and North Bay Haven Career Academy rank in Florida?
Merritt Brown Middle School is 345th of 563 and North Bay Haven Career Academy is 59th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).