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B+
Schools in Bunnell · Flagler County School District

Bunnell’s public schools outscore 67% of Florida districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Bunnell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.

#252of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
54%
▲ 2 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 5 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
88%
▲ 0 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.6K
▼ 11% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.5
FL 18.0
Schools in town
2
9,732 students on the public path
In brief

Bunnell’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 54% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,630 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then three middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

First Baptist Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Bunnell’s grade

B+ Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 67% of Florida school districts, #252 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 67%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (358)Better than 70%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 7,564 test results and a graduating class of 1,150 could put Bunnell anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Bunnell’s students in the tested grades sat them (7,230 in math, 7,897 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bunnell, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Bunnell Elementary SchoolFlagler County School DistrictC+
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B−

Bunnell’s public schools are run by Flagler County School District, which also serves Beverly Beach, Flagler Beach, Marineland and Palm Coast. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Flagler County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 11 schools · 13,521 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 17.5 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$11,630FL $13,006 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading54%
State average 52.1% · 7897 students tested
Math57%
State average 52.2% · 7230 students tested

Bunnell vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Bunnell’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BunnellB+Flagler County
Palm CoastB+Flagler County

Every school in Bunnell

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Bunnellby address
Bunnell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
1,061 students13:1Rate it →
Also serving Bunnellin other towns
Belle Terre Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · Palm Coast
A−
1,288 students16:1Rate it →
Indian Trails Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Palm Coast
B+
1,438 students20:1Rate it →
Buddy Taylor Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Palm Coast
B−
1,310 students21:1Rate it →
Matanzas High School
High · Grades 8–12 · Palm Coast
B−
2,102 students23:1Rate it →
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Palm Coast
C+
2,533 students21:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
First Baptist Christian Academy
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
530 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Bunnell’s schools

Are Bunnell’s schools good?

By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Bunnell children attend outscore 67% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #252 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 70%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Bunnell in?

Flagler County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,521 students in 11 schools (2024–25).

Where do Bunnell kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Flagler-Palm Coast High School and Matanzas High School.

What is Bunnell’s graduation rate?

88% of the class of 2023 in Flagler County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Bunnell spend per student?

$11,630 in Flagler County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Bunnell?

Yes: First Baptist Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 530 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.