Baker County Schools & Education
Baker County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Baker County
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 dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER COUNTY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | BAKER | GLEN ST MARY, 32040Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,425 |
| BAKER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | BAKER | MACCLENNY, 32063Town: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 1,102 |
| J FRANKLYN KELLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | BAKER | MACCLENNY, 32063Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 723 |
| MACCLENNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BAKER | MACCLENNY, 32063Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 615 |
| PREK/KINDERGARTEN CENTER | Record | BAKER | MACCLENNY, 32063Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 592 |
| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BAKER | GLEN ST MARY, 32040Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 544 |
| BAKER COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Record | BAKER | MACCLENNY, 32063Town: Distant | 3–12 | Virtual | 2 |
| BAKER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Record | BAKER | MACCLENNY, 32063Town: Distant | KG–5 | Virtual | 0 |
| BAKER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | Record | BAKER | MACCLENNY, 32063Town: Distant | KG–5 | Virtual | 0 |
BAKER COUNTY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BAKER
GLEN ST MARY, 32040 / Town: Distant
BAKER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAKER
MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant
J FRANKLYN KELLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
BAKER
MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant
BAKER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)
BAKER
MACCLENNY, 32063 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,079
State avg $6,118
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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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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.