For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,397 students in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar Grove are Tommy Smith Elementary School, Hiland Park Elementary School and Merritt Brown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tommy Smith Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Tommy Smith Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-1688
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Hiland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2507 E Baldwin Rd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4685
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Merritt Brown Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5044 Merritt Brown Way
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 767-3976
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2826 E 15th St
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4550
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 767-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City, FL include Tommy Smith Elementary School, Hiland Park Elementary School and Merritt Brown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City?
the neighborhood of Cedar Grove, Panama City public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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