Bay High School vs Palm Bay Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay High School
Panama City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
Palm Bay Elementary School
Panama City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | Bay High School Panama City, Florida | Palm Bay Elementary School Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 576 | #1192 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8418 of 16,910 | #19947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,289 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Bay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 49.8).
- •Palm Bay Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Palm Bay Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Bay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 54.5%).
- •Palm Bay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.8).
- •Bay High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 321.
- •Bay High School is a public school while Palm Bay Elementary School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay High School better than Palm Bay Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Bay Elementary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 49.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bay High School and Palm Bay Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Panama City and Panama City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay High School: 1,289. Palm Bay Elementary School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay High School and Palm Bay Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bay High School is 300th of 576 and Palm Bay Elementary School is 1192nd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).