Flagler County Schools & Education
Flagler County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
35/100
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
$5,369
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#35
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Flagler County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 35/100, Flagler County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,369 per pupil, Flagler County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Flagler 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
13 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
35/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #35 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,369
$749 below the state average
School coverage
13
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
Flagler County has 13 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 Flagler 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
FLAGLER carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#35
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
FLAGLER
Elementary to high school visible
13,331 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
FLAGLER is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Flagler 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 Flagler 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.
Large-Scale Learning in Flagler County
Flagler County operates a robust infrastructure of 13 public schools, including seven elementary and four high schools. A single district manages the education of 13,331 students across the county. This concentrated system provides a streamlined academic path for local families.
The Power of the Flagler District
The Flagler School District serves as the sole provider, managing all 13,331 students in the region. Charter school options are available but limited, representing just 7.7% of the total school landscape. This centralized structure ensures consistent standards across the diverse student population.
A Suburuban Educational Environment
Most students attend one of the eight suburban schools, where the average school size is a large 1,111 students. Flagler-Palm Coast High School leads the county with 2,523 students, while Belle Terre Elementary provides a smaller primary setting for 1,190 children. The remaining five schools offer a more rural experience for residents on the outskirts.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Flagler County
Reported Enrollment
13,331
13 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Flagler County
13 Public Schools in Flagler County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGLER-PALM COAST HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | FLAGLER | PALM COAST, 32164Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,523 |
| MATANZAS HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | FLAGLER | PALM COAST, 32137Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 1,978 |
| INDIAN TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | FLAGLER | PALM COAST, 32137Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,518 |
| BUDDY TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | FLAGLER | PALM COAST, 32164Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,343 |
| BELLE TERRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | FLAGLER | PALM COAST, 32137Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 1,190 |
| BUNNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | FLAGLER | BUNNELL, 32110Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 1,080 |
| OLD KINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Profile | FLAGLER | FLAGLER BEACH, 32136Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 979 |
| IMAGINE SCHOOL AT TOWN CENTER | Record | FLAGLER | PALM COAST, 32164Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 895 |
| RYMFIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FLAGLER | PALM COAST, 32164Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 892 |
| LEWIS E. WADSWORTH ELEMENTARY | Record | FLAGLER | PALM COAST, 32164Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 743 |
| IFLAGLER-VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Record | FLAGLER | BUNNELL, 32110Suburb: Large | 6–12 | Virtual | 136 |
| FLAGLER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION KG-5 | Record | FLAGLER | BUNNELL, 32110Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Virtual | 54 |
| FLAGLER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Record | FLAGLER | BUNNELL, 32110Suburb: Large | 6–12 | Virtual | 0 |
FLAGLER-PALM COAST HIGH SCHOOL
FLAGLER
PALM COAST, 32164 / Rural: Fringe
MATANZAS HIGH SCHOOL
FLAGLER
PALM COAST, 32137 / Rural: Fringe
INDIAN TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL
FLAGLER
PALM COAST, 32137 / Suburb: Large
BUDDY TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
FLAGLER
PALM COAST, 32164 / Suburb: Large
BELLE TERRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FLAGLER
PALM COAST, 32137 / Suburb: Large
BUNNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FLAGLER
BUNNELL, 32110 / Suburb: Large
OLD KINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FLAGLER
FLAGLER BEACH, 32136 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,369
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Flagler County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Flagler County, Florida?
Flagler County operates a robust infrastructure of 13 public schools, including seven elementary and four high schools. A single district manages the education of 13,331 students across the county. This concentrated system provides a streamlined academic path for local families.
What are the major school districts in Flagler County, Florida?
The Flagler School District serves as the sole provider, managing all 13,331 students in the region. Charter school options are available but limited, representing just 7.7% of the total school landscape. This centralized structure ensures consistent standards across the diverse student population.
What is the school experience like in Flagler County?
Most students attend one of the eight suburban schools, where the average school size is a large 1,111 students. Flagler-Palm Coast High School leads the county with 2,523 students, while Belle Terre Elementary provides a smaller primary setting for 1,190 children. The remaining five schools offer a more rural experience for residents on the outskirts.
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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.