Northside Elementary School vs Rising Leaders Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 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
Rising Leaders Academy
Panama City · Charter other · Grades K–12
311 students
| Measure | Northside Elementary School Panama City, Florida | Rising Leaders Academy Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1076 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #18069 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 569 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 77% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 51.1%).
- •Rising Leaders Academy does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Northside Elementary School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 311.
- •Northside Elementary School is a public school while Rising Leaders 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 Northside Elementary School better than Rising Leaders Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northside Elementary School and Rising Leaders Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Elementary School: 569. Rising Leaders Academy: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Elementary School and Rising Leaders Academy rank in Florida?
Northside Elementary School is 1076th of 2,187 and Rising Leaders Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).