For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,397 students in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar Grove are Tommy Smith Elementary School, Hiland Park Elementary School and Merritt Brown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tommy Smith Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
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
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Hiland Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
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
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Merritt Brown Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Merritt Brown Way
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2826 E 15th St
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4550
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL include Tommy Smith Elementary School, Hiland Park Elementary School and Merritt Brown Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City?
the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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