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Best Schools in Panama City Beach, FL
Panama City Beach, FL has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,131 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Panama City Beach meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Panama City Beach, FL
The top high schools in Panama City Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Panama City Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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 Pre K - 12 • 843 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Panama City Beach, FL
The top elementary schools in Panama City Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Hutchison Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 621 Students
4. Breakfast Point Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1058 Students
5. West Bay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 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.
Questions About Schools in Panama City Beach, FL
How many schools are in Panama City Beach, FL?
Panama City Beach, FL has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,131 students in total.
How do schools in Panama City Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Panama City Beach score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Panama City Beach meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Panama City Beach?
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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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Panama City Beach
6 of 6 schools in Panama City Beach carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 4C: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Panama City Beach. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.