How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Alachua | Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gainesville, Florida | Panama City, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 28,964 | 27,324 |
| Number of Schools | 58 | 48 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Alachua | Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,075 | $11,117 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.4% | 21.0% |
| State Revenue | 36.3% | 33.0% |
| Local Revenue | 44.3% | 46.0% |
Alachua
Federal State Local
Bay
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Alachua | Bay |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.5% | 57.1% |
| African American | 37.6% | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 15.1% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.6% | 39.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Alachua | Bay |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 90 | 76 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 447.1:1 | 363.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.4% | 39.8% |
School Types
Alachua
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 13
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 27
Bay
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 12
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 22
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.