Panama High School vs Sherman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panama High School
Panama · Public high · Grades 7–12
189 students
Sherman High School
Sherman · Public high · Grades 7–12
180 students
| Measure | Panama High School Panama, New York | Sherman High School Sherman, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #394 of 1,079 | #503 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1370 of 16,910 | #2301 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 189 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Panama | Sherman |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panama High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 74.2).
- •Panama High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Panama High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 49.4%).
- •Panama High School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 180.
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 Panama High School better than Sherman High School?
On the Success Index (US), Panama High School ranks higher (79.4 vs 74.2 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 Panama High School and Sherman High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Panama and Sherman in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panama High School: 189. Sherman High School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panama High School and Sherman High School rank in New York?
Panama High School is 394th of 1,079 and Sherman High School is 503rd of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).