#300 of 576 high schools in Florida
#8418 of 16,910 nationally
About Bay High School
Bay High School is a public high located in Panama City, in the Bay school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,289 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 300th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,289.
There are 26 schools in Panama City; Bay High School ranks 15th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bay High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bay High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jinks Middle School
Panama City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 930 m away
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
203 students · 1.5 km away
Palm Bay Elementary School
Panama City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
321 students · 1.5 km away
Oscar Patterson Academy
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
394 students · 2.0 km away
Amikids Maritime Academy
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
26 students · 2.1 km away
Northside Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students · 2.4 km away
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 3.0 km away
Rising Leaders Academy
Panama City · Charter other · Grades K–12
311 students · 3.2 km away
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 3.6 km away
Rutherford High School
Panama City · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,394 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
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1,290 students
Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School
Doral · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,288 students
Eastside High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,291 students
Stranahan High School
Fort Lauderdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,286 students
Crystal River High School
Crystal River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
Nature Coast Technical High
Brooksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bay High School a good school?
Bay High School has a Success Index (US) of 49.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #300 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bay High School rank in Florida?
Bay High School ranks #300 of 576 high schools in Florida and #8418 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bay High School?
Bay High School had 1,289 students in 2025.
Is Bay High School a elementary school or a high school?
Bay High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bay High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bay High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.