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Lynn Haven Elementary School

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Lynn Haven Elementary School ranks 635 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

635^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lynn Haven Elementary School is a public school in Lynn Haven, FL, serving 688 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Bay district, and it has emerged as a top-performing traditional school in the area with a strong upward trajectory.

Lynn Haven has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 49th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 72nd percentile in the most recent data, earning a 4-star rating. This is significantly higher than nearby traditional schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School (18th percentile), Tommy Smith Elementary School (28th), and Lucille Moore Elementary School (3rd). The school excels in early literacy and math, with 80% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 74% in math—a 22-point and 9-point lead over the district average, respectively. Additionally, 5th grade science is a standout, with 70% proficiency, beating even the strong charter North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School (60%).

Lynn Haven also stands out for its efficiency and lower chronic absenteeism. With per-student spending of $11,355, it achieves better results than neighbors spending more, such as Hiland Park Elementary School ($12,885) and Cedar Grove ($16,425). Its chronic absenteeism rate of 26.4% is dramatically lower than nearby schools like Cedar Grove (60.1%) and Lucille Moore (48.7%). While it trails elite charters like University Academy Sabl Inc (97th percentile), Lynn Haven is a rising star that offers strong academics, efficient resource use, and a supportive environment for families seeking a high-quality traditional public school.

688

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,355

Per pupil spending ?

39.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 W 9th St
Lynn Haven, FL 32444

(850) 767-1454

District: Bay

Students who attend Lynn Haven Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mowat Middle School
High:	A. Crawford Mosley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

African American:

7.8%

Hispanic:

7.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Bay

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

635^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 24Elementary Schools in the Bay

28^th of 70Bay among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	69.9	635 of 2240	71.7%	★★★★☆
2025	56.0	973 of 2258	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.4	936 of 2256	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.7	1144 of 2240	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.9	1075 of 2219	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	945 of 2247	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.3	769 of 2182	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.6	867 of 2118	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.4	948 of 2112	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.5	992 of 2087	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.3	708 of 2064	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.1	547 of 2029	73.0%	★★★★☆
2012	71.1	556 of 1984	72.0%	★★★★☆
2011	71.9	551 of 1985	72.2%	★★★★☆
2010	75.4	423 of 1919	78.0%	★★★★☆
2009	84.5	230 of 1847	87.5%	★★★★☆
2008	74.5	420 of 1789	76.5%	★★★★☆
2007	85.1	212 of 1786	88.1%	★★★★☆
2006	75.8	382 of 1688	77.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math70%+6 vs state

Science70%+10 vs state

English Language Arts69%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lynn Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 W 9th St	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1454	688	45	15.2	39.1%	529 (76.9%)	54 (7.8%)	50 (7.3%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.1%)	69.9	635^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.7%		56	973^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	56.9%	338	80.0	66.0	63.0				74.0	66.0	71.0			70.0					$11,355	$1,533	$9,823
Bay Haven Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2501 Hawks Landing Blvd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-3500	766	46	16.6	40.2%	485 (63.3%)	84 (11.0%)	105 (13.7%)	28 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	60 (7.8%)	69.3	648^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.1%		67	716^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.3%	68	73.0	60.0	65.0				87.0	68.0	71.0			65.0					$9,065	$3,683	$5,382
Southport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1835 Bridge St	Southport	32409	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1636	531	31	17.1	47.8%	470 (88.5%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.3%)	49	1166^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.9%		54.9	990^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.2%	176	51.0	56.0	73.0				67.0	57.0	63.0			53.0					$10,199	$1,286	$8,914
University Academy Sabl Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1980 Discovery Loop	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 481-4410	711	39	18.2	15.3%	559 (78.6%)	48 (6.8%)	46 (6.5%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (4.2%)	92.9	69^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.9%		95.2	41^st of 2258 public elementary schools	98.2%	28	89.0	86.0	75.0	92.0	82.0	92.0	93.0	94.0	93.0	100.0	100.0	77.0	87.0	93.0	100.0	99.0	$16,034	$636	$15,398
Hiland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2507 E Baldwin Rd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4685	684	40	17.1	52.2%	340 (49.7%)	117 (17.1%)	145 (21.2%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	70 (10.2%)	37.3	1469^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.4%		21.5	1858^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.7%	389	41.0	64.0	63.0				50.0	56.0	50.0			54.0					$11,663	$1,679	$9,984
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1 Buccaneer Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-0205	696	39	18.0	29.9%	507 (72.8%)	29 (4.2%)	74 (10.6%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (10.5%)	84.8	267^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.1%		83.7	319^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.9%	52	84.0	79.0	73.0				94.0	92.0	83.0			60.0					$9,222	$00	$9,222
Deer Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4800 Highway 2321	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5462	735	46	15.9	43.8%	513 (69.8%)	70 (9.5%)	89 (12.1%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (7.1%)	52.2	1089^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.4%		37.9	1421^st of 2258 public elementary schools	37.1%	332	56.0	54.0	66.0				61.0	64.0	62.0			68.0					$10,859	$1,558	$9,301
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Northside Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1506	569	36	15.8	51.1%	285 (50.1%)	99 (17.4%)	114 (20.0%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (10.4%)	41.3	1366^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.0%		34.8	1500^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.6%	134	57.0	55.0	57.0				63.0	55.0	53.0			55.0					$11,170	$1,188	$9,983
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2826 E 15th St	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4550	495	34	14.5	74.7%	156 (31.5%)	163 (32.9%)	90 (18.2%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (15.4%)	23.4	1836^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%		10.7	2134^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.5%	298	56.0	42.0	50.0				51.0	32.0	45.0			48.0					$16,425	$2,509	$13,916
Tommy Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5044 Tommy Smith Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1688	677	41	16.5	45.3%	475 (70.2%)	53 (7.8%)	73 (10.8%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (9.5%)	32.4	1606^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.3%		25.1	1780^th of 2258 public elementary schools	21.2%	174	48.0	53.0	61.0				58.0	37.0	51.0			55.0					$10,453	$1,204	$9,249

Frequently Asked Questions about Lynn Haven Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lynn Haven Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lynn Haven Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mowat Middle School
High : A. Crawford Mosley High School

Is Lynn Haven Elementary School a good school?

Lynn Haven Elementary School ranks 635^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lynn Haven Elementary School in?

Bay

How many students attend Lynn Haven Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 688 students attended Lynn Haven Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lynn Haven Elementary School?

Students at Lynn Haven Elementary School are 77% White, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

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