Bay County Public Schools
Bay County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
49
public schools
Total Enrollment
27,323
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Bay County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Florida; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Bay County has one district entry in this county file: BAY. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. PANAMA CITY has the most listed schools, with 36 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 24 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 15 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 12 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
49
in Bay County
Reported Enrollment
27,323
49 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
12
24% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bay County
BAY
49 Public Schools in Bay County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 49 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. CRAWFORD MOSLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BAY | LYNN HAVEN, 32444Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,901 |
| DEANE BOZEMAN SCHOOL | Profile | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32409Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 1,619 |
| J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BAY | PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32407Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,617 |
| RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32401Suburb: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 1,337 |
| BAY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32401City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,255 |
| BREAKFAST POINT ACADEMY | Profile | BAY | PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32407Suburb: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 1,058 |
| NORTH BAY HAVEN CAREER ACADEMY | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32404Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Charter | 897 |
| MOWAT MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | LYNN HAVEN, 32444Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 868 |
| SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32413Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 843 |
| TYNDALL ACADEMY | Listed only | BAY | TYNDALL AFB, 32403Suburb: Midsize | PK–8 | Primary | 800 |
| BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32405Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Charter | 765 |
| DEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32404Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 705 |
| MERRITT BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32404Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 701 |
| LYNN HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | LYNN HAVEN, 32444Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 699 |
| NORTH BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32404Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Charter | 695 |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32405City: Small | KG–8 | Charter | 688 |
| PATRONIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32408Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 648 |
| HILAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32405Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 643 |
| TOMMY SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY, 32404Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 639 |
| HUTCHISON BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | BAY | PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32407Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 621 |
A. CRAWFORD MOSLEY HIGH SCHOOL
BAY
LYNN HAVEN, 32444 / Suburb: Midsize
DEANE BOZEMAN SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32409 / Rural: Distant
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32407 / Suburb: Midsize
RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32401 / Suburb: Midsize
BAY HIGH SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32401 / City: Small
BREAKFAST POINT ACADEMY
BAY
PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32407 / Suburb: Midsize
NORTH BAY HAVEN CAREER ACADEMY
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32404 / Rural: Fringe
MOWAT MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAY
LYNN HAVEN, 32444 / Suburb: Midsize
SURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32413 / Suburb: Midsize
TYNDALL ACADEMY
BAY
TYNDALL AFB, 32403 / Suburb: Midsize
BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32405 / Suburb: Midsize
DEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32404 / Rural: Fringe
MERRITT BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32404 / Suburb: Midsize
LYNN HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BAY
LYNN HAVEN, 32444 / Suburb: Midsize
NORTH BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32404 / Rural: Fringe
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32405 / City: Small
PATRONIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32408 / Suburb: Midsize
HILAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32405 / Suburb: Midsize
TOMMY SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY, 32404 / Suburb: Midsize
HUTCHISON BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BAY
PANAMA CITY BEACH, 32407 / Suburb: Midsize
Bay County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Bay County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Florida. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Bay County public school directory?
The directory lists 49 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Bay County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Bay County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Bay County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Bay County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Bay County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.