For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,848 students in Bradford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Bradford School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,194 Schools
# Students
2,848 Students
2,850,255 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
154,729 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bradford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.4%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
23%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
62%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,577 is higher than the state median of $14,419. The school district revenue/student has grown by 158% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,948 is higher than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 68% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$41,097 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$77 MM
$39,380 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,577
$14,419
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,948
$13,816
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bradford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawtey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22703 N Park St
Lawtey, FL 32058
(904) 966-6795
Lawtey, FL 32058
(904) 966-6795
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Starke Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 W Weldon St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6047
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6047
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #44.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3856 Se 144th St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6066
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6066
Gr: PK-6 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Bradford Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6704
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6704
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Bradford High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
581 N Temple Ave
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6091
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6091
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 W Washington St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6010
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Brooker Community School Inc
Charter School
18551 Charlotte Ave
Brooker, FL 32622
(352) 745-6601
Brooker, FL 32622
(352) 745-6601
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
North Florida Technical College
Vocational School
609 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6766
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6766
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bradford School District?
Bradford School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,848 students.
What is the rank of Bradford School District?
Bradford School District is ranked #65 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford School District?
62% of Bradford School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bradford School District?
Bradford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Bradford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,948 is higher than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 68% over four school years.
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