Bay School District

1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401-2080
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 26,197 students in Bay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
49 Schools
4,235 Schools
# Students
26,197 Students
2,830,721 Students
# Teachers
1,434 Teachers
159,344 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (FL)
#30 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Bay  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bay  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bay  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Bay  School District and public school graduation rate of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.70
# American Indian Students
76 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
487 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,069 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
36%
# Black Students
3,589 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
14%
21%
# White Students
16,989 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
65%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
74 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,913 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
716
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
1,977
199,368
# 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
213,424
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,092
219,539
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,917
226,151
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,143
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,938
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,775
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,702
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,383 is higher than the state median of $12,134. 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.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$351 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart display total revenue of Bay  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$359 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart display total spending of Bay  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,383
$12,134
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Bay  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,691
$11,783
This chart display average spending per public school student in Bay  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bay School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Sabl Inc
Charter School
Math: 92% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1980 Discovery Loop
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0097
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
North Bay Haven Career Academy
Charter School
Math: 88% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rising Leaders Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1527 Lincoln Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tyndall Academy
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7800 Tyndall Pkwy
Panama City, FL 32403
(850) 767-1714
Grades: PK-8
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Haven Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 71% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #66.
Patronis Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7400 Patronis Dr
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 767-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #77.
North Bay Haven Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #88.
North Bay Haven Charter Middle School
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #99.
Bay Haven Charter Middle School
Charter School
Math: 71% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #1010.
Breakfast Point Academy
Math: 62% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 N Richard Jackson Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-1190
Grades: PK-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #1111.
Surfside Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Nautilus St
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-5180
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #1212.
Lynn Haven Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 W 9th St
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-1454
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1313.
Deane Bozeman School
Math: 57% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13410 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Palm Bay Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
West Bay Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14813 School Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-1850
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1616.
A. Crawford Mosley High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Mosley Dr
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,925 students
Rank: #1717.
Southport Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1835 Bridge St
Panama City, FL 32409
(850) 767-1636
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1818.
Bay Virtual Franchise
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1919.
Deer Point Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4800 Highway 2321
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-5462
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #2020.
Mowat Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1903 W Highway 390
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
(850) 767-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #2121.
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12900 Middle Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-5195
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2222.
Tommy Smith Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5044 Tommy Smith Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #2323.
J.r. Arnold High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 N Alf Coleman Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,504 students
Rank: #2424.
Northside Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Northside Dr
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1506
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #2525.
Bay Virtual Instruction Program
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-4460
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2626.
Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Grades: 6-12
| 207 students
Rank: #2727.
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4377
Grades: K-12
| 171 students
Rank: #2828.
Waller Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11332 E Highway 388
Youngstown, FL 32466
(850) 764-4341
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2929.
Jinks Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4695
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #3030.
Callaway Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7115 E Highway 22
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1241
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #3131.
Hiland Park Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2507 E Baldwin Rd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #3232.
Merritt Brown Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5044 Merritt Brown Way
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #3333.
Bay High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #3434.
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 W 12th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4595
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: #3535.
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Cherry St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bay School District?
Bay School District manages 49 public schools serving 26,197 students.
What is the rank of Bay School District?
Bay School District is ranked #29 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay School District?
65% of Bay School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay School District?
Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 49 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 26,197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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