Best Schools in Panama City Beach, FL
Panama City Beach, FL has a total of 10 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 8,474 students attend Panama City Beach, FL schools. On average, schools in Panama City Beach score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Panama City Beach greatly exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1235 Students
2. J.r. Arnold High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
2. Surfside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 928 Students
2. Patronis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 648 Students
3. Breakfast Point Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1058 Students
4. West Bay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students
5. Hutchison Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 621 Students
6. A. Gary Walsingham Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
14.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Panama City Beach, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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