Blountstown High School is a high school located in Blountstown, Florida, the county seat of Calhoun County, Florida.
Serving 658 students in grades 6-12, Blountstown High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blountstown High School serves the southern part of its district in Blountstown, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 451.7 square miles. Families typically drive about 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being nearly 26.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blountstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Blountstown High School's student population of 658 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Tigers
School Rankings
Blountstown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blountstown High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1749 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
38%
Black
17%
21%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blountstown High School's ranking?
Blountstown High School is ranked #1749 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Blountstown High School often compared to?
Blountstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Altha Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blountstown High School?
The graduation rate of Blountstown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blountstown High School?
658 students attend Blountstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Blountstown High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blountstown High School?
Blountstown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blountstown High School offer ?
Blountstown High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blountstown High School part of?
Blountstown High School is part of Calhoun School District.
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