Bay High School vs Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 Preparatory Academy 6-12
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
203 students
| Measure | Bay High School Panama City, Florida | Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 Panama City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 576 | #453 of 576 |
| National rank | #8418 of 16,910 | #11776 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,289 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Panama City | Panama City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 36.8).
- •Bay High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Bay High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Bay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 54.7%).
- •Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.8).
- •Bay High School is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 203.
- •Bay High School is a public school while Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 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 Preparatory Academy 6-12?
On the Success Index (US), Bay High School ranks higher (49.8 vs 36.8 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 Preparatory Academy 6-12?
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 Preparatory Academy 6-12: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay High School and Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 rank in Florida?
Bay High School is 300th of 576 and Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is 453rd of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).