Rutherford High School

Rutherford High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1000 School Ave,  Panama City, FL
Bay District Schools
3.6
3.7
1,337 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Coy Pilson
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
36.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
35%
State Average
22%
Science
44%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
345:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
38.7%
Black
31.9%
Hispanic
17.4%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#35 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
#37 Most Diverse Public MS in Florida
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida State University 195 Students
Gulf Coast State College 156 Students
University of Florida 144 Students
University of Central Florida 118 Students
Florida A&M University 116 Students
University of South Florida 100 Students
University of West Florida 94 Students
University of North Florida 87 Students
University of Miami 86 Students
Florida International University 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 52 Students
Business 49 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Biology 23 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students
Criminology 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 217 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/26/2024
Rutherford is an involved school with some difficult consulars, but besides that the food variety and quality is great, same with quiet a few teachers besides the handful.
3.0 Senior
6/1/2024
The best and most helpful was my culinary teacher and my IB coordinator. These two ladies really, really care about the students and try to make sure we have all the resources that we needed. This school needs more resources and more teachers that care and push the students to be their best. I thank God for my mom, tutor/mentor, my FSU Trio mentor and other family and friends. They kept me grounded and on the right path to success. If it had not been for all of these people that were placed in my life , I would not be in the position that I'm in now. I have been offered the opportunity to go to college on a scholarship and pursue my dream of becoming a RN.
4.0 Senior
10/17/2022
I like the teachers and counselors who care about students and listen to their feelings and concerns. I want the school to get better about implementing rules and regulations a little bit better.
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3.7 6 Reviews
1.0 student
1/30/2025
I really dislike it here. A kid handed me a vape, and I find that concerning.
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5.0 parent
10/17/2024
My son graduated in 2023 from Rutherford High School as part of the IB program. He started there as a sophomore as we had relocated to the area for a military reassignment. We met all of his teachers, guidance counselors, and the principal at orientation. This was a tough transition for our son beca...
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2.0 other
10/2/2024
My review reflects 2012, when I graduated. I wish I had so much more help and encouragement back then, otherwise I wouldn't struggle so much now. Hopefully it's better but the help from staff was non-existent back then.
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5.0 parent
9/12/2023
Excellent school. My child graduated with the IB Diploma and has a full paid scholarship to the #1 public university in the nation per the Wall Street Journal (University of Florida).
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