Summary:
The city of Panama City Beach, Florida is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Bay District, which is ranked 28 out of 68 districts in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The standout schools in this area are Breakfast Point Academy, a K-8 school that consistently ranks in the top 30% of Florida elementary schools and earns 4 out of 5 stars, and Surfside Middle School, which ranks in the top 36% of Florida middle schools and earns 3 out of 5 stars.
The schools in Panama City Beach serve a diverse student population, with White students making up the majority and significant Hispanic and African American populations. Socioeconomic diversity is also evident, with 35.86% to 49.52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the schools generally perform above the district and state averages, with Breakfast Point Academy and Surfside Middle School standing out for their exceptional test scores and rankings. However, chronic absenteeism rates are relatively high across the schools, ranging from 24.9% to 42.5%, which could be an area of concern.
The data suggests a potential link between per-student spending and academic performance, with the higher-spending schools like Breakfast Point Academy, Patronis Elementary School, and A. Gary Walsingham Academy generally performing better academically. Overall, the schools in Panama City Beach provide a diverse and generally high-performing educational landscape, with a few standout institutions leading the way.
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