Bay School District
School District · Panama City, Florida
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
48
24 elem, 5 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
48
24 elem, 5 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#42 of 70
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,117
$644 vs Florida median
District size
27,675 students
Much larger than Florida median
About Bay
Bay is a Panama City, Florida school district serving 48 schools. The district educates 27,675 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $11,117 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Bay demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waller Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Bay students show an average math proficiency of 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 24 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 11 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bay, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bay with test data.
Schools in Bay
48 schools Elementary Schools 24
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 11
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Panama City
- Total Enrollment
- 27,675
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,576
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bay?
Bay has 48 schools in total — 24 elementary, 5 middle, and 11 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bay?
The average composite rating for Bay is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bay?
Bay spends $11,117 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bay?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bay is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bay?
Waller Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bay with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Bay?
Across schools in Bay with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bay compare to other districts in Florida?
Bay has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 48 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in FL
Compare Bay with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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