How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY | RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PANAMA CITY, FL | PANAMA CITY, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 343 | 1,394 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.1% | 59.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY | RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.9% | 33.5% |
| African American | 36.7% | 32.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 10.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY | RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 343:1 | 348.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 82.2% | 52.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 86 | 359 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.