For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,288 students in Liberty County, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Liberty County, FL are Hosford Elementary Junior High School, Liberty County High School and W. R. Tolar K-8 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 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Liberty County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hosford Elementary Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16864 Ne Sr 65
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8480
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8480
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Liberty County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12852 Nw Cr 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2241
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
W. R. Tolar K-8 School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14757 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Gr: 4-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-3973
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-3973
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
11051 Nw State Road 20
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Gr: PK | 68 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Gr: K-12
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, Liberty County High School and W. R. Tolar K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in Liberty County?
9 public schools are located in Liberty County.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty County?
Liberty County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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