Best High Schools in Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City Beach, FL has 2 high schools with 2,852 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 Panama City Beach score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Panama City Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. South Walton High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1235 Students

2. 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

Best Middle Schools in Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City Beach, FL has 3 middle schools with 2,769 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 Panama City Beach score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Panama City Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. Emerald Coast Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students

2. Surfside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City Beach, FL has 5 elementary schools with 2,853 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 Panama City Beach score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Panama City Beach exceed expectations.

1. Dune Lakes Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 928 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. A. Gary Walsingham Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 343 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Panama City Beach, FL

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

Community Factors

Panama City Beach, FL has a total population of 23,030 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Panama City Beach, FL

8,474

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Panama City Beach, FL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

1.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Panama City Beach, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,059 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Panama City Beach, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Panama City Beach, FL

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West Bay, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Upper Grand Lagoon, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lower Grand Lagoon, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Laguna Beach, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pretty Bayou, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lynn Haven, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rosemary Bch, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Panama City, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Southport, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations