For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,462 students in Panama City Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Panama City Beach, FL are Surfside Middle School and J.r. Arnold High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panama City Beach, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Panama City Beach have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Panama City Beach, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is J.r. Arnold High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Panama City Beach, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surfside Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Nautilus St
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-5180
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 767-5180
Gr: PK-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
J.r. Arnold High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 N Alf Coleman Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-3700
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 767-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,637 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Panama City Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tapestry Park Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
410 Lyndell Lane
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 249-2144
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 249-2144
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Panama City Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Panama City Beach, FL include Surfside Middle School and J.r. Arnold High School.
How many public high schools are located in Panama City Beach?
2 public high schools are located in Panama City Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Panama City Beach?
Panama City Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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