Springfield’s public schools outscore 61% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Springfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Springfield’s schools, in brief
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,843 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
21 elementary schools, then one middle school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Rutherford High School. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Gateway Christian Academy Inc (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Springfield’s grade
B: better than 61% of Florida school districts, #319 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springfield, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Springfield
Rutherford High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,394 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Panama City
7th grade in Springfield
Rutherford High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,394 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Panama City
8th grade in Springfield
Rutherford High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,394 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Panama City
9th grade in Springfield
Rutherford High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,394 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Panama City
10th grade in Springfield
Rutherford High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,394 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Panama City
11th grade in Springfield
Rutherford High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,394 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Panama City
12th grade in Springfield
Rutherford High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,394 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Panama City
Springfield’s public schools are run by Bay County School District, which also serves Callaway, Lynn Haven, Mexico Beach and Panama City Beach and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Springfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Springfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | B | Bay County |
| Callaway | B | Bay County |
| Panama City | B | Bay County |
| Parker | B | Bay County |
All 3 neighbors share Bay County with Springfield, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Springfield
23 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Springfield’s schools
Are Springfield’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Springfield children attend outscore 61% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #319 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Springfield in?
Bay County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 27,494 students in 47 schools (2024–25).
What is Springfield’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Bay County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Springfield spend per student?
$11,843 in Bay County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Springfield?
Yes: Gateway Christian Academy Inc (religious, grades 1–11, 15 students).
Parents talk
What Springfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Springfield → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.