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Find the schools zoned for your address, see what's coming up on the school calendar, and compare every public school in Bay County: grades, students, spending and how each has changed since 2016.

Bay District Schools: budget, board and votes →School list from the 2024-25 federal school directory

Public schools4937 run by the district, 12 charter schools

Students, 2024-2527,494Enrolled in the fall, from the federal school directory

State school grades—Being added from the Florida Department of Education

Next day offOct 28Teacher Planning Day - No school for students

Which schools serve your address

Attendance zones as of Sep 23, 2026

Type your street address

We look it up in the county's address list and check it against Bay District Schools' attendance zones.

Choice, magnet, charter and virtual schools take students from anywhere in the county. Confirm with the district before you enroll.

Zoned schools

Pick an address to see its elementary, middle and high school.

School calendar

From the district's calendar, checked daily

Teacher Planning Day - No school for studentsWednesday, October 28No school

School Board MeetingTue, Nov 10 · 3 p.m.1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City, FL 32401School Board

Veterans Day - No school for studentsWednesday, November 11No school

School Board Meeting - Organizational MeetingTue, Nov 17 · 3 p.m.1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City, FL 32401School Board

Thanksgiving Holiday - No school for studentsMon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27No school

End of Second Nine WeeksFriday, December 18Grading period

Christmas HolidaysMon, Dec 21 to Tue, Jan 5Break

Records Word Day - No school for StudentsMonday, January 4No school

Martin Luther King Jr's BirthdayMonday, January 18No school

Teacher PLC Planning Day - No School for StudentsWednesday, February 3No school

Presidents' DayMonday, February 15No school

End of Third Nine WeeksFriday, March 12Grading period

Spring BreakMon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19Break

Good Friday - No School for StudentsFriday, March 26No school

Teacher PLC Planning Day - No School for StudentsWednesday, April 14No school

Bay Virtual GraduationFriday, May 14Graduation

Rosenwald GraduationMonday, May 17Graduation

Arnold GraduationTuesday, May 18Graduation

Bay GraduationWednesday, May 19Graduation

MKL and Mosley GraduationsThursday, May 20Graduation

Bozeman GraduationFriday, May 21Graduation

Rutherford GraduationMonday, May 24Graduation

Haney GraduationTuesday, May 25Graduation

Last Day of School - Early Release DayWednesday, May 26Last day

Every public school

49 schools · tap one for its details

–A. Gary Walsingham AcademyElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City Beach

Students: 470
Per teacher: 16.8
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2021-22 to 2024-25: 230 to 470

44 Chip Seal Pkwy, Panama City Beach · (850)767-5475 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Bay Haven Charter AcademyElementary · grades K-5 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 766
Per teacher: 16.7
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 690 to 766

Charter school run by Bay Haven Charter Academy Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

2501 Hawks Landing Blvd, Panama City · (850)248-3500 · Open to students across the county by application. · 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Breakfast Point AcademyElementary · grades PK-8 · Panama City Beach

Students: 1,089
Per teacher: 15.6
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 1,131 to 1,089

601 N Richard Jackson Blvd, Panama City Beach · (850)767-1190 · Attendance zone for elementary, middle school students. · 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Callaway Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 622
Per teacher: 20.1
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 556 to 622

7115 E Highway 22, Panama City · (850)767-1241 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Cedar Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 495
Per teacher: 14.6
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 480 to 495

2826 E 15Th St, Panama City · (850)767-4550 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Deer Point Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 735
Per teacher: 16.0
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 762 to 735

4800 Highway 2321, Panama City · (850)767-5462 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Hiland Park Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 684
Per teacher: 17.1
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 811 to 684

2507 E Baldwin Rd, Panama City · (850)767-4685 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Hutchison Beach Elementary SchoolElementary · grades K-5 · Panama City Beach

Students: 573
Per teacher: 16.9
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 571 to 573

12900 Middle Beach Rd, Panama City Beach · (850)767-5195 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Lucille Moore Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 543
Per teacher: 14.7
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 542 to 543

1900 Michigan Ave, Panama City · (850)767-1428 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Lynn Haven Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Lynn Haven

Students: 688
Per teacher: 15.3
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 779 to 688

301 W 9Th St, Lynn Haven · (850)767-1454 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Merriam Cherry Street ElementaryElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 343
Per teacher: 12.7
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 404 to 343

1125 Cherry St, Panama City · (850)767-1480 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary SchoolElementary · grades K-5 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 696
Per teacher: 18.3
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 695 to 696

Charter school run by Bay Haven Charter Academy Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

1 Buccaneer Dr, Panama City · (850)248-0205 · Open to students across the county by application. · 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Northside Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 569
Per teacher: 15.8
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 690 to 569

2001 Northside Dr, Panama City · (850)767-1506 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Oscar Patterson AcademyElementary · grades PK-4 · Panama City

Students: 394
Per teacher: 15.2
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2022-23 to 2024-25: 250 to 394

1025 Redwood Ave, Panama City · (850)767-1610 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Palm Bay Elementary SchoolElementary · grades K-5 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 321
Per teacher: 16.9
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2017-18 to 2024-25: 302 to 321

Charter school run by Palm Bay Education Group Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

1104 Balboa Ave, Panama City · (850)215-0770 · Open to students across the county by application. · 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Parker Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 510
Per teacher: 16.5
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 598 to 510

640 S Highway 22 A, Panama City · (850)767-4570 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Patronis Elementary SchoolElementary · grades K-5 · Panama City Beach

Students: 589
Per teacher: 15.5
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 885 to 589

7400 Patronis Dr, Panama City Beach · (850)767-5075 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Southport Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Southport

Students: 531
Per teacher: 17.1
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 420 to 531

1835 Bridge St, Southport · (850)767-1636 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–St. Andrew School at Oakland TerraceElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 55
Per teacher: 4.6
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 127 to 55

2010 W 12Th St, Panama City · (850)767-4595 · Open to students across the county by application. · 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Tommy Smith Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City

Students: 677
Per teacher: 16.5
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 715 to 677

5044 Tommy Smith Dr, Panama City · (850)767-1688 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Tyndall AcademyElementary · grades PK-8 · Tyndall AFB

Students: 883
Per teacher: 15.2
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 757 to 883

7800 Tyndall Pkwy, Tyndall AFB · (850)767-1714 · Attendance zone for elementary, middle school students. · 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–University Academy SABL Inc.Elementary · grades K-8 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 711
Per teacher: 18.2
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 366 to 711

Charter school, authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

1980 Discovery Loop, Panama City · (850)481-4410 · Open to students across the county by application. · 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Waller Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Youngstown

Students: 423
Per teacher: 12.4
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 463 to 423

11332 E Highway 388, Youngstown · (850)764-4341 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–West Bay Elementary SchoolElementary · grades PK-5 · Panama City Beach

Students: 362
Per teacher: 15.7
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 325 to 362

14813 School Dr, Panama City Beach · (850)767-1850 · Attendance zone for elementary school students. · 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Bay Haven Charter Middle SchoolMiddle · grades 6-8 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 429
Per teacher: 19.5
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 518 to 429

Charter school run by Bay Haven Charter Academy Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

2501 Hawks Landing Blvd, Panama City · (850)248-3500 · Open to students across the county by application. · 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Jinks Middle SchoolMiddle · grades 6-8 · Panama City

Students: 541
Per teacher: 18.0
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 568 to 541

600 W 11Th St, Panama City · (850)767-4695 · Attendance zone for middle school students. · 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Merritt Brown Middle SchoolMiddle · grades 6-8 · Panama City

Students: 634
Per teacher: 17.1
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 731 to 634

5044 Merritt Brown Way, Panama City · (850)767-3976 · Attendance zone for middle school students. · 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Mowat Middle SchoolMiddle · grades 6-8 · Lynn Haven

Students: 803
Per teacher: 18.7
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 999 to 803

1903 W Highway 390, Lynn Haven · (850)767-4040 · Attendance zone for middle school students. · 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle SchoolMiddle · grades 6-8 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 526
Per teacher: 21.0
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 509 to 526

Charter school run by Bay Haven Charter Academy Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

1 Buccaneer Dr, Panama City · (850)248-0801 · Open to students across the county by application. · 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–A. Crawford Mosley High SchoolHigh · grades 9-12 · Lynn Haven

Students: 1,864
Per teacher: 23.0
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 1,721 to 1,864

501 Mosley Dr, Lynn Haven · (850)767-4400 · Attendance zone for high school students. · 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–AMIkids Maritime AcademyHigh · grades 9-12 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 26
Per teacher: 5.2
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2022-23 to 2024-25: 22 to 26

Charter school run by Amikids Maritime Academy Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

200 E Beach Dr, Panama City · (850)919-2213 · Open to students across the county by application. · 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Bay High SchoolHigh · grades 9-12 · Panama City

Students: 1,289
Per teacher: 19.8
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 1,296 to 1,289

1200 Harrison Ave, Panama City · (850)767-4600 · Attendance zone for high school students. · 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Bay Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)High · grades 6-12 · Panama City

Students: 14
Per teacher: —
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2018-19 to 2024-25: 7 to 14

1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City · (850)767-4377 · 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Central High SchoolHigh · grades 9-12 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 99
Per teacher: 24.8
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 43 to 99

Charter school, authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

1250 W 17Th St Ste A, Panama City · (850)215-0770 · Open to students across the county by application. · 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Chautauqua Charter SchoolHigh · grades 9-12 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 52
Per teacher: 10.4
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 43 to 52

Charter school run by Chautauqua Charter School Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

1118 Magnolia Ave, Panama City · (850)785-5056 · Open to students across the county by application. · 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–J.R. Arnold High SchoolHigh · grades 9-12 · Panama City Beach

Students: 1,629
Per teacher: 21.2
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 1,762 to 1,629

550 N Alf Coleman Rd, Panama City Beach · (850)767-3700 · Attendance zone for high school students. · 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–New Horizons Learning CenterHigh · grades 6-12 · Panama City

Students: 93
Per teacher: 5.5
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 118 to 93

3200 Minnesota Ave, Panama City · (850)767-1110 · Open to students across the county by application. · 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–North Bay Haven Career AcademyHigh · grades 9-12 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 865
Per teacher: 22.8
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 659 to 865

Charter school run by Bay Haven Charter Academy Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

1 Buccaneer Dr, Panama City · (850)248-0801 · Open to students across the county by application. · 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12High · grades 6-12 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 203
Per teacher: 18.5
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 289 to 203

Charter school run by Palm Bay Education Group Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

1104 Balboa Ave, Panama City · (850)215-0770 · Open to students across the county by application. · 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Rosenwald High SchoolHigh · grades 6-12 · Panama City

Students: 351
Per teacher: 13.0
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 272 to 351

924 Bay Ave, Panama City · (850)767-4580 · Open to students across the county by application. · 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Rutherford High SchoolHigh · grades 6-12 · Panama City

Students: 1,394
Per teacher: 17.4
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 1,065 to 1,394

1000 School Ave, Panama City · (850)767-4500 · Attendance zone for middle, high school students. · 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Bay Regional Juvenile Detention CenterCombined · grades K-12 · Panama City

Students: —
Per teacher: —
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2023-24: 26 to 28

450 E 11Th St, Panama City · (850)872-4706 · Open to students across the county by application.

–Bay Virtual FranchiseCombined · grades 3-12 · Panama City

Students: 25
Per teacher: —
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 59 to 25

1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City · (850)767-4460 · 12% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Bay Virtual Instruction ProgramCombined · grades K-12 · Panama City

Students: 2
Per teacher: —
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 34 to 2

1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City · (850)747-4460

–Deane Bozeman SchoolCombined · grades PK-12 · Panama City

Students: 1,690
Per teacher: 20.1
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 1,161 to 1,690

13410 Highway 77, Panama City · (850)767-1300 · Attendance zone for elementary, middle, high school students. · 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Exceptional Student EducationCombined · grades PK-12 · Panama City

Students: —
Per teacher: —
Spent per student: —

1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City · (850)872-4100 · Open to students across the county by application.

–Margaret K. Lewis in MillvilleCombined · grades PK-12 · Panama City

Students: 170
Per teacher: 6.1
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 144 to 170

203 N East Ave, Panama City · (850)767-1792 · Open to students across the county by application. · 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Rising Leaders AcademyCombined · grades K-12 · Panama City · Charter

Students: 311
Per teacher: 15.6
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 124 to 311

Charter school run by Rising Leaders Academy Inc, a nonprofit. Authorized and overseen by Bay District Schools.

1527 Lincoln Ave, Panama City · (850)215-0844 · Open to students across the county by application. · 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

–Surfside Middle SchoolCombined · grades PK-12 · Panama City Beach

Students: 755
Per teacher: 16.4
Spent per student: —

Enrollment, 2015-16 to 2024-25: 768 to 755

300 Nautilus St, Panama City Beach · (850)767-5180 · Attendance zone for middle school students. · 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

The letter is the school's latest Florida school grade. Students and teachers are from the 2024-25 federal school directory; "per teacher" divides students by full-time teachers.

School grades since 2016

Florida Department of Education

The Florida Department of Education publishes every school's grade each July. Its website turns away the automated readers this site uses, so the grade files are being added by hand. Until then, each school's grades are on the state's Know Your Schools report cards.

Spending per school

Per-pupil expenditure reports

Per-school spending comes from the Florida Department of Education's yearly per-pupil expenditure reports (required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act). Like the grades, those files are being added by hand. The district's overall budget is on the Bay District Schools page.

Students by year

Every public school, fall enrollment

27.8K2015-16

28.0K2016-17

28.1K2017-18

28.1K2018-19

25.1K2019-20

25.3K2020-21

26.2K2021-22

27.3K2022-23

27.7K2023-24

27.5K2024-25

Total of every public school's fall enrollment, district and charter, from the federal school directory. Enrollment fell by about 3,020 students in the school year after Hurricane Michael (October 2018), and several schools closed or merged.

Schools closed since 2016

10 schools

School	Last school year listed	City
Newpoint Middle School	2015-16	Panama City
Tom P. Haney Technical Center	2017-18	Panama City
C C Washington Academy	2019-20	Panama City
Everitt Middle School	2019-20	Panama City
Oakland Terrace School for the Visual and Performing Arts	2019-20	Panama City
Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet	2019-20	Panama City
Panama City Marine Institute	2019-20	Panama City
Springfield Elementary School	2019-20	Panama City
Bay Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)	2020-21	Panama City
Central Academy	2022-23	Panama City

From the federal school directory: the last year each school appears. Some were merged into another school or renamed rather than closed.

Who runs the schools

Bay District Schools is run by an elected five-member School Board and an elected superintendent. The board sets the school tax rate (most of it is set by the state), adopts the budget and approves contracts.

Tue, Nov 10 · 3 p.m. · School Board Meeting · 1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
Tue, Nov 17 · 3 p.m. · School Board Meeting - Organizational Meeting · 1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

Budget, debt and audits → · Board members and leaders → · How the board voted → · Meetings and agendas →

Where this comes from

Schools, students and teachers: the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data school directory, read through the Urban Institute's Education Data API, every year since 2015-16. Updated weekly; the federal directory runs about a year behind.
Attendance zones: Bay District Schools' zones as published on Bay County's GIS server, checked weekly. Shapes are simplified slightly, so an address right on a zone line can come out on the wrong side; the district has the final word.
Calendar: the events feed on the district's website, read every day. Past dates of the school year stay listed.
Grades and spending: the Florida Department of Education's school grades files and its per-pupil expenditure reports, read by hand when the state publishes them.
Data: schools (CSV) · school-grades (CSV) · school-spending (CSV) · school-enrollment (CSV) · school-calendar (CSV) · school-zones (CSV) · zoned schools for any address: /api/v1/schools.