For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 20,614 students in Bay School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
49 Schools
3,448 Schools
# Students
26,197 Students
2,014,261 Students
# Teachers
1,434 Teachers
121,839 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Bay School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
# American Indian Students
76 Students
5,213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
487 Students
54,581 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,069 Students
717,639 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
36%
# Black Students
3,589 Students
430,351 Students
% Black Students
14%
21%
# White Students
16,989 Students
718,196 Students
% White Students
65%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
74 Students
3,439 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,913 Students
84,912 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
716
54,476
# Students in K Grade:
1,977
198,615
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,048
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,959
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,040
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,907
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,992
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,991
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,092
210,248
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,917
217,003
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,143
21,631
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,938
20,624
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,775
18,680
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,702
19,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,383 is higher than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,691 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$351 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$359 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,383
$12,135
Spending / Student
$13,691
$11,783
Best Bay School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Sabl Inc
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1980 Discovery Loop
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0097
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0097
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rising Leaders Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1527 Lincoln Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tyndall Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 Tyndall Pkwy
Panama City, FL 32403
(850) 767-1714
Panama City, FL 32403
(850) 767-1714
Grades: PK-8
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Haven Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #55.
Patronis Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7400 Patronis Dr
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 767-5075
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 767-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
North Bay Haven Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #77.
North Bay Haven Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #88.
Bay Haven Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Breakfast Point Academy
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 N Richard Jackson Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-1190
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-1190
Grades: PK-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #1010.
Surfside Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Nautilus St
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-5180
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-5180
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #1111.
Lynn Haven Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W 9th St
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-1454
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-1454
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1212.
Deane Bozeman School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13410 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1300
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Palm Bay Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
West Bay Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14813 School Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-1850
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-1850
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1515.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1835 Bridge St
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1636
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1636
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1616.
Bay Virtual Franchise
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1717.
Deer Point Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Highway 2321
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-5462
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-5462
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1818.
Mowat Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1903 W Highway 390
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-4040
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #1919.
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12900 Middle Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-5195
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-5195
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2020.
Tommy Smith Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5044 Tommy Smith Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #2121.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Northside Dr
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1506
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1506
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #2222.
Bay Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-4460
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-4460
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2323.
Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Grades: 6-12
| 207 students
Rank: #2424.
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4377
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4377
Grades: K-12
| 171 students
Rank: #2525.
Waller Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11332 E Highway 388
Youngstown, FL 32466
(850) 764-4341
Youngstown, FL 32466
(850) 764-4341
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2626.
Jinks Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4695
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4695
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #2727.
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 E 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4706
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4706
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #2828.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7115 E Highway 22
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #2929.
Hiland Park Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2507 E Baldwin Rd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #3030.
Merritt Brown Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Merritt Brown Way
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #3131.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: #3232.
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Cherry St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #3333.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 S Highway 22 A
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-4570
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #3434.
Lucille Moore Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Michigan Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1428
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1428
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #3535.
Rutherford High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4500
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,393 students
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