For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,295 students in Liberty County, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 89 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Liberty County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Liberty County, FL are Hosford Elementary Junior High School, W. R. Tolar K-8 School and Liberty County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Liberty County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Liberty County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hosford Elementary Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16864 Ne Sr 65
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8480
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8480
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
W. R. Tolar K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14757 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12852 Nw Cr 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2241
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12592 Nw Myers Ann St
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: 2-12
| 11 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 379-3973
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 379-3973
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Early Learning Center
Magnet School
12592 Nw Myers Ann St
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty K12 Virtual
Magnet School
12592 Nw Myers Ann St
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
12592 Nw Myers Ann St
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Liberty County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bristol Youth Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
12422 Nw Revell Rd
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-4600
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5p. O. Box 429
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-227
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11109 Nw Hwy 20
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Liberty Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
12926 Nw Cr 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Liberty County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Liberty County, FL include Hosford Elementary Junior High School, W. R. Tolar K-8 School and Liberty County High School.
How many public schools are located in Liberty County?
9 public schools are located in Liberty County.
What percentage of students in Liberty County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Liberty County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty County?
Liberty County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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