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Liberty School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,249 students in Liberty School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Liberty School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,194 Schools
# Students
1,249 Students
2,850,255 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
154,729 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Liberty School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 77% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
77%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.9%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
76%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,098 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,419. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,097 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$39,380 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,098
$14,419
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,964
$13,816
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Liberty School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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
How many schools belong to Liberty School District?
Liberty School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,249 students.
What is the rank of Liberty School District?
Liberty School District is ranked #18 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty School District?
76% of Liberty School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Liberty School District?
Liberty School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Liberty School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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