Merritt Brown Middle School vs Umatilla Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 405 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
Umatilla Middle School
Umatilla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Merritt Brown Middle School Panama City, Florida | Umatilla Middle School Umatilla, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 563 | #291 of 563 |
| National rank | #7652 of 15,369 | #6451 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 634 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| city | Panama City | Umatilla |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Umatilla Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 50.0).
- •Umatilla Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Merritt Brown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Umatilla Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 51.1%).
- •Merritt Brown Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.8).
- •Merritt Brown Middle School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 633.
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 Umatilla Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Umatilla Middle School ranks higher (55.6 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 Umatilla Middle School?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Umatilla in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Brown Middle School: 634. Umatilla Middle School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Brown Middle School and Umatilla Middle School rank in Florida?
Merritt Brown Middle School is 345th of 563 and Umatilla Middle School is 291st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).