Northside Elementary School vs Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
203 students
| Measure | Northside Elementary School Panama City, Florida | Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1076 of 2,187 | #453 of 576 |
| National rank | #18069 of 50,301 | #11776 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 569 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 36.8).
- •Northside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Northside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Northside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 54.7%).
- •Northside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.5).
- •Northside Elementary School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 203.
- •Northside Elementary School is a public school while Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 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 Northside Elementary School better than Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 36.8 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 Northside Elementary School and Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Elementary School: 569. Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Elementary School and Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 rank in Florida?
Northside Elementary School is 1076th of 2,187 and Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is 453rd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).