Best Panama City Beach Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,384 students in Panama City Beach, FL.

The top-ranked public high schools in Panama City Beach, FL are Surfside Middle School and J.r. Arnold High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Panama City Beach, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Panama City Beach have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.

Panama City Beach, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.

The school with highest graduation rate is J.r. Arnold High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).