For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 677 students in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Cedar Grove is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt Brown Middle School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL include Merritt Brown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City?
1 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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