Serving 695 students in grades 6-12, Blountstown High School ranks in the bottom 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 54% (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 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- 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 695 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blountstown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blountstown High School is 0.48, 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
#1861 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blountstown High School's ranking?
Blountstown High School is ranked #1861 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
54% 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?
695 students attend Blountstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Blountstown High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blountstown High School?
Blountstown High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blountstown High School offer ?
Blountstown High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Blountstown High School part of?
Blountstown High School is part of Calhoun School District.
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