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#2717 of 3,778 schools in FL
J.r. Arnold High School
High School · Bay · Panama City Beach, FL
A Bay high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 N ALF COLEMAN RD, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
- Math 41% proficient (2021)
- Reading 53% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at J.r. Arnold High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J.r. Arnold High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated768/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,052
Median home value
$403,500
Median rent
$1,792/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 825 | Compare → |
| A. Crawford Mosley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,838 | Compare → |
| Deane Bozeman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,648 | Compare → |
| Margaret K. Lewis in MillvilleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 169 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bay
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #25 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.r. Arnold High School is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.r. Arnold High School
J.r. Arnold High School is a public high school in Panama City Beach, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 1,637 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,717 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.r. Arnold High School
What grades does J.r. Arnold High School serve?
J.r. Arnold High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend J.r. Arnold High School?
J.r. Arnold High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.r. Arnold High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.r. Arnold High School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.r. Arnold High School rank in FL?
J.r. Arnold High School ranks #2,717 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is J.r. Arnold High School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.r. Arnold High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J.r. Arnold High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.r. Arnold High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J.r. Arnold High School a charter school?
No, J.r. Arnold High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.r. Arnold High School a Title I school?
No, J.r. Arnold High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.r. Arnold High School?
35.6% of students at J.r. Arnold High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (850) 767-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32407)
- 15,459
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32407; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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