Bradford County Schools & Education
Bradford County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,882
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#25
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bradford County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Bradford County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,882 per pupil, Bradford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bradford 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
10 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #25 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,882
$236 below the state average
School coverage
10
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
Bradford County has 10 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 Bradford 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
BRADFORD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#25
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above 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.
BRADFORD
Elementary to high school visible
2,998 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BRADFORD is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Bradford 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 Bradford 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.
Small-Scale Education with Big Results
Bradford County operates a small but efficient network of 10 public schools serving 2,998 students. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, all managed by a single district. This small scale allows for a highly focused educational environment across the entire county.
Traditional Education without Charters
The Bradford District is the sole provider of public education for all 2,998 students in the county. There are currently no charter schools in operation, maintaining a focus on traditional public education. This structure ensures that resources and academic standards are consistently applied across every campus.
Town-Centered Schools and Small Sizes
Nine of the county's ten schools are located in town settings, creating a very traditional school experience. With an average school size of just 375 students, classrooms are more intimate than in neighboring counties. Even the largest school, Bradford High, only enrolls 790 students, ensuring no student is just a number.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Bradford County
Reported Enrollment
2,998
10 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bradford County
BRADFORD
10 Public Schools in Bradford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BRADFORD | STARKE, 32091Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 790 |
| BRADFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | BRADFORD | STARKE, 32091Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 660 |
| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRADFORD | STARKE, 32091Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 627 |
| STARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRADFORD | STARKE, 32091Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 573 |
| LAWTEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRADFORD | LAWTEY, 32058Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 279 |
| RAINBOW CENTER | Record | BRADFORD | STARKE, 32091Town: Distant | PK | Other | 64 |
| BRADFORD VIRTUAL FRANCHISE WITH FLVS | Record | BRADFORD | STARKE, 32091Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 4 |
| BRADFORD VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | Record | BRADFORD | STARKE, 32091Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 1 |
| BRADFORD VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Record | BRADFORD | STARKE, 32091Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| NORTH FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE | Record | BRADFORD | STARKE, 32091Town: Distant | 6–12 | Vocational | 0 |
BRADFORD VIRTUAL FRANCHISE WITH FLVS
BRADFORD
STARKE, 32091 / Town: Distant
BRADFORD VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)
BRADFORD
STARKE, 32091 / Town: Distant
BRADFORD VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
BRADFORD
STARKE, 32091 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,882
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Bradford County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bradford County, Florida?
Bradford County operates a small but efficient network of 10 public schools serving 2,998 students. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, all managed by a single district. This small scale allows for a highly focused educational environment across the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Bradford County, Florida?
The Bradford District is the sole provider of public education for all 2,998 students in the county. There are currently no charter schools in operation, maintaining a focus on traditional public education. This structure ensures that resources and academic standards are consistently applied across every campus.
What is the school experience like in Bradford County?
Nine of the county's ten schools are located in town settings, creating a very traditional school experience. With an average school size of just 375 students, classrooms are more intimate than in neighboring counties. Even the largest school, Bradford High, only enrolls 790 students, ensuring no student is just a number.
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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.