- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bristol, FL
Liberty County High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120117001205
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty County High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty County High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty County High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bristol, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Liberty County High School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120117001205 · Bristol, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 15.3:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: W. R. Tolar K-8 School (513 students)
Liberty County High School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Liberty County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W. R. Tolar K-
W. R. Tolar K-8 School
513 students
- This school
Liberty County High School
336 students
- Hosford Elemen
Hosford Elementary Junior High School
302 students
- Liberty Early 68
Liberty Early Learning Center
68 students
- Liberty Wilder 27
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads
27 students
- Apalachicola F 23
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy
23 students
What this shows Liberty County High School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty County High School compares
Liberty County 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$12,890
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Liberty County High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Liberty reports $12,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. R. Tolar K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hosford Elementary Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Wilderness Crossroads | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty County High School
How many students attend Liberty County High School?
Liberty County High School has 336 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bristol, FL. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty County High School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty County High School?
36.4% of students at Liberty County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty County High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty County High School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Bristol, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty County High School?
Liberty County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
How does Liberty County High School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty County High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bristol, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty?
Besides Liberty County High School, Liberty also operates W. R. Tolar K-8 School (513 students), Hosford Elementary Junior High School (302 students), and Liberty Early Learning Center (68 students). See the Liberty district page for the complete list.