Bay County School District, Florida

Bay County School District is a unified school district in Bay County, Florida, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 186,393 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 759 sq mi (1,965 km²) of land.

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Bay County School District in Florida
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
186,393
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Bay County
Land area
759 sq mi (1,965 km²)
Median household income
$73,533 ± $2,046
Median home value
$310,500 ± $6,825
Water area
708 sq mi (1,834 km²)
State
Florida
Census code (GEOID)
1200090
Coordinates (central point)
30.137923, -85.630008

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Bay County School District, largest first

  1. Panama City (city)34,979 people
  2. Lynn Haven (city)20,081 people
  3. Panama City Beach (city)18,971 people
  4. Upper Grand Lagoon (CDP)17,232 people
  5. Callaway (city)13,496 people
  6. Springfield (city)8,230 people
  7. Parker (city)4,509 people
  8. Lower Grand Lagoon (CDP)4,287 people
  9. Laguna Beach (CDP)3,830 people
  10. Cedar Grove (CDP)3,802 people
  11. Pretty Bayou (CDP)2,906 people
  12. Mexico Beach (city)1,099 people
All 14
  1. Southport (CDP)873 people
  2. Tyndall AFB (CDP)447 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Gulf County School District29 mi southeast
  2. Calhoun County School District31 mi northeast
  3. Washington County School District32 mi north
  4. Walton County School District44 mi northwest
  5. Jackson County School District52 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Bay County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Bay County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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