Best Schools in Bay County, FL
Bay County, FL has 60 public schools (14 high, 6 middle, 27 elementary) serving 29,738 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Bay County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bay County, FL
The top high schools in Bay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Bay Haven Career Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 897 Students
2. A. Crawford Mosley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
3. Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 195 Students
4. Port St. Joe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 512 Students
5. J.r. Arnold High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1617 Students
6. Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1255 Students
7. Wewahitchka High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students
8. Rutherford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1337 Students
9. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
10. New Horizons Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 107 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bay County, FL
The top middle schools in Bay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
2. Bay Haven Charter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
3. Surfside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 843 Students
4. Mowat Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
5. Merritt Brown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 701 Students
6. Jinks Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bay County, FL
The top elementary schools in Bay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Academy Sabl Inc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 688 Students
2. Patronis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 648 Students
3. North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 695 Students
4. Tyndall Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 800 Students
5. Hutchison Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 621 Students
6. Bay Haven Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 765 Students
7. Breakfast Point Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1058 Students
8. West Bay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
9. Lynn Haven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
10. Port St. Joe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
12.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bay County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bay County, FL
How many schools are in Bay County, FL?
Bay County, FL has 60 public schools: 14 high schools, 6 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 29,738 students in total.
How do schools in Bay County perform on state tests?
On average, 60 schools in Bay County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Bay County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bay County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bay County
6 places in Bay County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Panama City (29)
- Panama City Beach (6)
- Lynn Haven (3)
- Southport (1)
- Tyndall Afb (1)
- Youngstown (1)
School districts (1)
- BAY (45 schools)