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Baker County Schools & Education

School Score

13/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

85.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,079

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

13/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#65

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Baker County

Measured School Summary

Baker County faces educational challenges with a school score of 13/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,079 per pupil, Baker County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 64% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Baker County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

13/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #65 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

85.0%

4.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,079

$1,039 below the state average

School coverage

9

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Baker County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Baker County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

BAKER carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#65

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

BAKER

Elementary to high school visible

5,003 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 1Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

BAKER is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Baker County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Baker County, Florida

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Focused and Centralized Education in Baker

Baker County operates a streamlined educational system consisting of nine public schools all managed by a single district. The infrastructure supports 5,003 students through six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This concentrated approach ensures that nearly every student in the county follows the same academic pathway.

A Single, Unified School District

The Baker District manages 100% of the county's public education, serving all 5,003 enrolled students. Notably, there are no charter schools in the county, meaning the district provides a consistent, traditional public school experience for every family. This unity allows for a high degree of coordination across all grade levels.

The Heart of Small-Town Schooling

Every school in the county is classified as a 'Town' locale, creating a cohesive community feel where students rarely feel lost in the crowd. The average school size is 715 students, but the high school experience is much larger, with Baker County Senior High hosting 1,425 students. Even the PreK/Kindergarten Center maintains a significant presence with 592 early learners.

School Overview

Total Schools

9

in Baker County

Reported Enrollment

5,003

9 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other1

1 School District in Baker County

BAKER

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9 schools
5,003 students enrolled
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9 Public Schools in Baker County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 9 of 9 matching schools

BAKER COUNTY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BAKER

GLEN ST MARY, 32040 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,425 students

BAKER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

BAKER

MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant

Profile4–8Middle1,102 students

J FRANKLYN KELLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

BAKER

MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant

Record4–5Primary723 students

MACCLENNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BAKER

MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant

Record1–3Primary615 students

PREK/KINDERGARTEN CENTER

BAKER

MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–KGPrimary592 students

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BAKER

GLEN ST MARY, 32040 / Town: Distant

Record1–3Primary544 students

BAKER COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

BAKER

MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant

Record3–12Virtual2 students

BAKER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

BAKER

MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Virtual0 students

BAKER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)

BAKER

MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Virtual0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,079

State avg $6,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Florida counties have the highest graduation rates?
Lafayette County (97.0%), Columbia County (96.0%), and Seminole County (95.0%) currently lead Florida among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Florida?
Across Florida counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,118. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($9,238), Jefferson County ($9,157), and Franklin County ($7,953). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Baker County?
Baker County has a school score of 13/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Baker County?
The high school graduation rate in Baker County is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Baker County spend per student?
Baker County spends $5,079 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Baker County, Florida — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Baker County, Florida?

Baker County operates a streamlined educational system consisting of nine public schools all managed by a single district. The infrastructure supports 5,003 students through six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This concentrated approach ensures that nearly every student in the county follows the same academic pathway.

What are the major school districts in Baker County, Florida?

The Baker District manages 100% of the county's public education, serving all 5,003 enrolled students. Notably, there are no charter schools in the county, meaning the district provides a consistent, traditional public school experience for every family. This unity allows for a high degree of coordination across all grade levels.

What is the school experience like in Baker County?

Every school in the county is classified as a 'Town' locale, creating a cohesive community feel where students rarely feel lost in the crowd. The average school size is 715 students, but the high school experience is much larger, with Baker County Senior High hosting 1,425 students. Even the PreK/Kindergarten Center maintains a significant presence with 592 early learners.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.