- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panama City, FL
Rutherford High School
Federal NCES profile for Rutherford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120009000064
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutherford High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #21 of 22
- schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutherford High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford High School ranks #21 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Rutherford High School grew from 1,337 students in 2022-23 to 1,423 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 120009000064 · Panama City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,394 enr · 21.4:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Rutherford High School grew from 1,337 students in 2022-23 to 1,423 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rutherford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. Crawford Mo
A. Crawford Mosley High School
1,864 students
- Deane Bozeman
Deane Bozeman School
1,690 students
- J.R. Arnold Hi
J.R. Arnold High School
1,629 students
- This school
Rutherford High School
1,394 students
- Bay High Schoo
Bay High School
1,289 students
- Breakfast Poin
Breakfast Point Academy
1,089 students
What this shows Rutherford High School reports 1,394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutherford High School compares
Rutherford High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,394 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,394
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
359
in-school suspensions + 357 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 33.5%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Rutherford High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutherford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breakfast Point Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutherford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutherford High School
How many students attend Rutherford High School?
Rutherford High School has 1,394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,337 (2022-23) → 1,423 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutherford High School is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rutherford High School?
59.9% of students at Rutherford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutherford High School?
The largest demographic group at Rutherford High School is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutherford High School?
Rutherford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rutherford High School rank among schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford High School ranks #21 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Panama City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Rutherford High School, Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students), Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students), and J.R. Arnold High School (1,629 students). See the Bay district page for the complete list.