Best 32405 Florida Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 603 students in 32405, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 32405, FL are Rising Leaders Academy, Central High School and New Horizons Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 32405 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 32405, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 32405 have a Graduation Rate of 45%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Horizons Learning Center, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32405, FL Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rising Leaders Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1527 Lincoln Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 W. 17th St, Ste A
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 106:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
New Horizons Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Minnesota Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-1110
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Academy
Alternative School
1250 W 17th St
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 866-4148
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
4750 Collegiate Dr
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 896-7728
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32405 Florida

32405, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1515 June Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4460
Gr: 9-12
3016 Hwy 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 13%
2355 St Andrews Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
3016 Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-5500
Gr: 12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 32405, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 32405, FL include Rising Leaders Academy, Central High School and New Horizons Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in 32405?
5 public high schools are located in 32405.
What is the racial composition of students in 32405?
32405 public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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