Enrollment
336
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120117001205
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 21
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty County High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty County High School
Liberty County High School is a mid-sized high school in Bristol, Florida, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Liberty also operates W. R. Tolar K-8 School (513 students) and Hosford Elementary Junior High School (302 students) alongside Liberty County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Liberty County High School compares
Liberty County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty, which includes Liberty County High School.
$13,011
Per student
+17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 58.5%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Liberty County High School a good school?
Liberty County High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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