Best High Schools in Bay County, FL

Bay County, FL has 24 high schools with 12,293 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bay County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bay County meet expectations.

1. North Bay Haven Career Academy

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 897 Students

2. A. Crawford Mosley High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students

3. Blountstown High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 695 Students

4. J.r. Arnold High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1617 Students

5. Chipley High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 588 Students

6. Port St. Joe High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gulf • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 512 Students

7. Bay Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 117 Students

8. Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 195 Students

9. Bay High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1255 Students

10. Vernon High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students

Best Middle Schools in Bay County, FL

Bay County, FL has 9 middle schools with 5,863 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bay County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bay County greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students

2. Bay Haven Charter Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students

3. Surfside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students

4. Mowat Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students

5. Jinks Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students

6. Merritt Brown Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 701 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Bay County, FL

Bay County, FL has 25 elementary schools with 12,333 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bay County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bay County meet expectations.

1. University Academy Sabl Inc

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 688 Students

2. Bay Haven Charter Academy

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 765 Students

3. Patronis Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 648 Students

4. Tyndall Academy

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 800 Students

5. Breakfast Point Academy

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1058 Students

6. North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 695 Students

7. West Bay Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students

8. Lynn Haven Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students

9. Port St. Joe Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gulf • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 534 Students

10. Hutchison Beach Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 621 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Bay County, FL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Bay County, FL has a total population of 175,216 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Bay County, FL

31,002

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bay County, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

12.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bay County, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bay County, FL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,798 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Bay County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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