Merritt Brown Middle School vs Tommy Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 171 m 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
Tommy Smith Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students
| Measure | Merritt Brown Middle School Panama City, Florida | Tommy Smith Elementary School Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 563 | #875 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7652 of 15,369 | #14360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tommy Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 50.0).
- •Tommy Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Tommy Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Tommy Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 51.1%).
- •Tommy Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.1).
- •Tommy Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 634.
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 Tommy Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tommy Smith Elementary School ranks higher (65.7 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 Tommy Smith Elementary School?
About 171 m in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Brown Middle School: 634. Tommy Smith Elementary School: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Brown Middle School and Tommy Smith Elementary School rank in Florida?
Merritt Brown Middle School is 345th of 563 and Tommy Smith Elementary School is 875th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).