Below Average
#3133 of 3,778 schools in FL
Rutherford High School
High School · Bay · Panama City, FL
A Bay high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 SCHOOL AVE, Panama City, FL 32401
- Math 30% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rutherford High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rutherford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Panama City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,901
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret K. Lewis in MillvilleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Rosenwald High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Bay Regional Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Eagle Nest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bay
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #32 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rutherford High School is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rutherford High School
Rutherford High School is a public high school in Panama City, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 1,423 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,133 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rutherford High School
What grades does Rutherford High School serve?
Rutherford High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Rutherford High School?
Rutherford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutherford High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rutherford High School rank in FL?
Rutherford High School ranks #3,133 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Rutherford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rutherford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rutherford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutherford High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rutherford High School a charter school?
No, Rutherford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rutherford High School a Title I school?
No, Rutherford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rutherford High School?
61.3% of students at Rutherford High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.8%
- Phone
- (850) 767-4500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32401)
- 18,394
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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