For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,700 students in 32401, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32401, FL are Bay Virtual Franchise, Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 and Bay Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32401 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32401, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32401, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Virtual Franchise
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4460
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4460
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Bay Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 747-4460
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 747-4460
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4377
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4377
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Jinks Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4695
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4695
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Rutherford High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 School Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4500
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,394 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Margaret K. Lewis In Millville
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1792
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-1792
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Rosenwald High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
924 Bay Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4580
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4580
Gr: 6-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
450 E 11th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4706
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4706
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
1311 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4100
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 872-4100
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32401, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32401, FL include Bay Virtual Franchise, Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 and Bay Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 32401?
10 public middle schools are located in 32401.
What is the racial composition of students in 32401?
32401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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