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Martin County Schools & Education

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,367

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#30

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Martin County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 37/100, Martin County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $6,367 per pupil, Martin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 3% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Martin 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

35 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

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #30 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

0.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,367

$249 above the state average

School coverage

35

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

Martin County has 35 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 Martin 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

MARTIN carries most of the listed public-school system, with 35 of 35 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#30

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.

MARTIN

Elementary to high school visible

18,628 students

Elementary 13Middle 6High 8Other 8

35 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MARTIN is the largest listed district slice, with 35 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 Martin 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 Martin 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 Education for 18,000 Students

Martin County supports 18,628 students across 35 public schools. The system is built on a foundation of 13 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools.

Exceeding State and National Benchmarks

The county boasts a 90.0% graduation rate, surpassing both the national 87.0% and the state 89.8% averages. Local investment is strong, with per-pupil spending of $6,367 exceeding the Florida state average.

A Suburban District with Charter Variety

The Martin School District oversees all 35 campuses, including four charter schools that make up 11.4% of the total. Treasure Coast Classical Academy is a prominent charter choice, serving 1,177 students.

Small Average Sizes and Suburban Settings

Most schools here are suburban, and the average enrollment of 582 students is lower than many neighboring counties. Martin County High School is the largest in the area, enrolling 2,273 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

35

in Martin County

Reported Enrollment

18,628

35 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

4

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13
Middle6
High8
Other8

1 School District in Martin County

MARTIN

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35 schools
18,628 students enrolled
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35 Public Schools in Martin County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 35 matching schools

MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

MARTIN

STUART, 34994 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,273 students

SOUTH FORK HIGH SCHOOL

MARTIN

STUART, 34997 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,810 students

JENSEN BEACH HIGH SCHOOL

MARTIN

JENSEN BEACH, 34957 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,584 students

TREASURE COAST CLASSICAL ACADEMY

MARTIN

STUART, 34997 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,177 students

DR. DAVID L. ANDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARTIN

STUART, 34997 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,035 students

HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARTIN

PALM CITY, 34990 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle940 students

STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARTIN

STUART, 34994 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle867 students

PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN

STUART, 34997 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary726 students

PORT SALERNO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN

STUART, 34997 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary706 students

WARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN

INDIANTOWN, 34956 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary686 students

INDIANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARTIN

INDIANTOWN, 34956 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle646 students

MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARTIN

STUART, 34997 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle616 students

CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY

MARTIN

PALM CITY, 34990 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary600 students

BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN

PALM CITY, 34990 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary562 students

PALM CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN

PALM CITY, 34990 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary559 students

JENSEN BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN

JENSEN BEACH, 34957 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary558 students

FELIX A WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN

STUART, 34994 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary531 students

J. D. PARKER SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

MARTIN

STUART, 34996 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary519 students

SEA WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN

HOBE SOUND, 33455 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary501 students

HOBE SOUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN

HOBE SOUND, 33455 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary459 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,367

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 Martin County?
Martin County has a school score of 37/100, 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 Martin County?
The high school graduation rate in Martin County is 90.0%, which is above 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 Martin County spend per student?
Martin County spends $6,367 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 Martin County, Florida — FAQ

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

Martin County supports 18,628 students across 35 public schools. The system is built on a foundation of 13 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools.

How do schools in Martin County perform academically?

The county boasts a 90.0% graduation rate, surpassing both the national 87.0% and the state 89.8% averages. Local investment is strong, with per-pupil spending of $6,367 exceeding the Florida state average.

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

The Martin School District oversees all 35 campuses, including four charter schools that make up 11.4% of the total. Treasure Coast Classical Academy is a prominent charter choice, serving 1,177 students.

What is the school experience like in Martin County?

Most schools here are suburban, and the average enrollment of 582 students is lower than many neighboring counties. Martin County High School is the largest in the area, enrolling 2,273 students.

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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.