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Rutherford High School vs. Rosenwald High School

Should you attend Rutherford High School or Rosenwald High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rutherford High School
1000 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
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Bottom 50%
Rosenwald High School
924 Bay Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rutherford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Rosenwald High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,423 students in grades 6-12, Rutherford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 324 students in grades 6-12, Rosenwald High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
1,423 students
324 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rutherford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rosenwald High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rutherford High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rosenwald High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rutherford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rosenwald High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bay School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rosenwald High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bay School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3430 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3659 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rutherford High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rosenwald High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rosenwald High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rosenwald High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rosenwald High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rutherford High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rosenwald High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rutherford High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rosenwald High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
5
Grade 6 Students
169
9
Grade 7 Students
187
14
Grade 8 Students
196
36
Grade 9 Students
250
59
Grade 10 Students
256
64
Grade 11 Students
190
56
Grade 12 Students
175
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rutherford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rosenwald High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rutherford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rosenwald High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
34%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rutherford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rosenwald High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rutherford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rosenwald High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rutherford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rosenwald High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rutherford High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rosenwald High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rutherford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rosenwald High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rutherford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rosenwald High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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