Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,288 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 54% (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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
1,288 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Liberty School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
7,127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
82,684 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
137 Students
1,067,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
37%
# Black Students
112 Students
599,852 Students
% Black Students
9%
21%
# White Students
983 Students
988,678 Students
% White Students
76%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
120,797 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
65,492
# Students in K Grade:
89
195,805
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
204,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
211,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
217,908
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
214,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
205,644
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
210,929
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
223,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
117
218,377
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
213,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,411 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,763 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,411
$11,962
Spending / Student
$16,763
$11,615
Best Liberty School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hosford Elementary Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16864 Ne Sr 65
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8480
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8480
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
W. R. Tolar K-8 School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14757 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2426
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12852 Nw Cr 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2241
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: 3-12
| 10 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 379-3973
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 379-3973
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
11051 Nw State Road 20
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
12926 Nw Cr 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Liberty School District?
Liberty School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,288 students.
What is the rank of Liberty School District?
Liberty School District is ranked #22 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 16:1, 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 $16,763 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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