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Rutherford High School

Panama City, FL

PublicHigh · Grades 6–12
1000 School Ave, Panama City, FL 32401(850) 767-4500
School grade
Florida Department of Education

C grade for 2025, with 50% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeCCC
Share of possible points42%50%50%
ELA achievement24%32%36%
ELA learning gains–50%44%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–55%58%
Math achievement21%32%35%
Math learning gains–53%44%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–64%49%
Science achievement37%38%49%
Social studies achievement48%52%52%
Middle school acceleration47%51%42%
Graduation rate77%84%89%
College and career acceleration42%36%48%
Students tested95%97%95%

A dash marks a component the school was not graded on. 2023 grades were an informational baseline for new state tests.

Discipline
State and federal reports

Florida Department of Education

326 students were suspended out of school at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Suspended out of school253326
Suspended in school422480
Expelled with educational servicesNone reportedUnder 10
Expelled without educational servicesUnder 10Under 10
Alternative placement1517
Suspension extended pending a hearingUnder 10Under 10
Other actionsUnder 10None reported

None reported: Corporal punishment, change in placement.

Each student counts once per action.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,3931,423
Suspended out of school27.5% · 38317.6% · 251
Suspended in school27.4% · 38229.7% · 422
Expelled2.2% · 311.1% · 15
School Profile

Location

Suburb, Midsize

Enrollment

1,423 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino19.3%
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White35.8%
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Black or African American33.5%
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Asian2.4%
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Two or More Races8.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 120009000064

District
Bay
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,423 students
Teachers (FTE)
76

Sources