J.r. Arnold High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Panama City Beach, Florida 32407 · Bay
#230 of 576 high schools in Florida
#6973 of 16,910 nationally
About J.r. Arnold High School
J.r. Arnold High School is a public high school located in Panama City Beach, in the Bay school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,629 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 230th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,629.
There are 7 schools in Panama City Beach; J.r. Arnold High School ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.2
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 J.r. Arnold High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J.r. Arnold High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Breakfast Point Academy
Panama City Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,089 students · 512 m away
Hutchison Beach Elementary School
Panama City Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students · 2.4 km away
Surfside Middle School
Panama City Beach · Public other · Grades PK–12
755 students · 3.8 km away
A. Gary Walsingham Academy
Panama City Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students · 4.1 km away
Patronis Elementary School
Panama City Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
589 students · 6.0 km away
West Bay Elementary School
Panama City Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 10 km away
Lucille Moore Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 10 km away
The Collegiate School at Fsu Pc
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
178 students · 11 km away
Rising Leaders Academy
Panama City · Charter other · Grades K–12
311 students · 12 km away
University Academy Sabl Inc
Panama City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
711 students · 12 km away
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Riverside High School
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1,638 students
Southeast High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is J.r. Arnold High School a good school?
J.r. Arnold High School has a Success Index (US) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #230 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 J.r. Arnold High School rank in Florida?
J.r. Arnold High School ranks #230 of 576 high schools in Florida and #6973 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J.r. Arnold High School?
J.r. Arnold High School had 1,629 students in 2025.
Is J.r. Arnold High School a elementary school or a high school?
J.r. Arnold High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J.r. Arnold High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J.r. Arnold High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.