For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,064 students in Palm Bay, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Palm Bay, FL are Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Odyssey Charter School and Bayside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Bay, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palm Bay have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Palm Bay, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Odyssey Charter School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palm Bay, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6162 Minton Rd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 802-9500
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 802-9500
Gr: K-12 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1755 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 733-0442
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 733-0442
Gr: K-12 | 1,917 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Bayside High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Degroodt Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5000
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Heritage High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2351 Malabar Rd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 722-4178
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 722-4178
Gr: 9-12 | 1,960 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palm Bay, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palm Bay, FL include Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Odyssey Charter School and Bayside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palm Bay?
4 public high schools are located in Palm Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Palm Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Palm Bay include: Heritage High School vs. Bayside High School, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy vs. Odyssey Charter School, Bayside High School vs. Heritage High School
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