C
Below Average
56/100

Rutherford High School

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1000 SCHOOL AVE, Panama City, FL 32401
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 29% · Math 24% proficient · 30th percentile in Florida
Graduation
B
88% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
1,423
Students
enrolled
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%30/100reading 30th percentile, math 31st percentile among Florida high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%55/10088% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−20 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency24% (−22 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate88% (+10 pts vs. state avg 78%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%37%reading -27 pts, math -14 pts17th percentile (list)
Black17%12%reading -17 pts, math -8 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%22%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts20th percentile (list)
Asian45%50%reading -33 pts, math -17 pts5th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%25%reading -23 pts, math -21 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income25%22%reading -15 pts, math -6 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 SCHOOL AVE
City Panama City
ZIP Code 32401
District 1200090
NCES School ID 120009000064
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32401

Understanding the community around Rutherford High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,603
Per Capita Income $32,275
Poverty Rate 16.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%
High School or Higher 84.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $172,200
Median Rent $1,055
Owner-Occupied 56.7%
Renter-Occupied 43.3%
View full data for ZIP 32401 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rutherford High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 35.8%
Black 33.5%
Hispanic/Latino 19.3%
Two or More Races 8.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,423
Teachers (FTE) 76.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rutherford High School?
Rutherford High School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rutherford High School?
Rutherford High School has 1,423 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Rutherford High School serve?
Rutherford High School serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rutherford High School receive per student?
Rutherford High School receives $13,335 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rutherford High School in 32401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$218,437
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,602
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
43.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026