Best High Schools in Panama City, FL

Panama City, FL has 16 high schools with 9,602 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 score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Panama City meet expectations.

1. 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

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

3. Wewahitchka High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gulf • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students

4. 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

5. 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

6. Bay High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1255 Students

7. Vernon High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students

8. Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bay • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students

9. Rutherford High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1337 Students

10. Rosenwald High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 345 Students

Best Middle Schools in Panama City, FL

Panama City, FL has 8 middle schools with 5,162 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 score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Panama City exceed expectations.

1. Surfside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students

2. Mowat Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students

3. Jinks Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students

4. 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

5. Vernon Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Washington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 256 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Panama City, FL

Panama City, FL has 22 elementary schools with 10,458 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 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Panama City 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. 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. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Deer Point Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 705 Students

8. Vernon Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students

9. Southport Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students

10. Tommy Smith Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bay • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Panama City, FL

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

Community Factors

Panama City, FL has a total population of 59,728 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Panama City, FL

25,735

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Panama City, FL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

17.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Panama City, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,559 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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