- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Branford, FL
Branford High School
Federal NCES profile for Branford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120183001948
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branford High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 799
- students enrolled
Branford High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Branford High School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 120183001948 · Branford, FL Other · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 20.5:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Suwannee High School (1,167 students)
Branford High School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Branford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Suwannee High
Suwannee High School
1,167 students
- Suwannee Middl
Suwannee Middle School
971 students
- Suwannee River
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
901 students
- This school
Branford High School
799 students
- Branford Eleme
Branford Elementary School
712 students
- Suwannee Pinev
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
658 students
What this shows Branford High School reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Branford High School compares
Branford High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,325
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Branford High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suwannee reports $11,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Branford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branford Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Pineview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Branford High School
How many students attend Branford High School?
Branford High School has 799 students enrolled. It is a public school in Branford, FL. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branford High School is 20.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branford High School?
48.9% of students at Branford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branford High School?
The largest demographic group at Branford High School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Branford, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branford High School?
Branford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Suwannee?
Besides Branford High School, Suwannee also operates Suwannee High School (1,167 students), Suwannee Middle School (971 students), and Suwannee Riverside Elementary (901 students). See the Suwannee district page for the complete list.