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B+
Schools in Hobe Sound · Martin County School District

Hobe Sound’s public schools outscore 70% of Florida districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Hobe Sound, 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.

#209of 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
52%
▼ 0 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 1 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 3 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.9K
▲ 7% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.6
FL 18.0
Schools in town
4
9,634 students on the public path
In brief

Hobe Sound’s schools, in brief

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 52% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,894 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then five middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Pine School (private), Hobe Sound Christian Academy (private) and Banner Lake Academy (private) are 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 Hobe Sound’s grade

B Test scoresB+ Graduation

B+: better than 70% of Florida school districts, #209 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 70%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (449)Better than 71%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 10,708 test results and a graduating class of 1,562 could put Hobe Sound anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Hobe Sound’s students in the tested grades sat them (10,294 in math, 11,122 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Hobe Sound Elementary SchoolMartin County School DistrictB−
6–85 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC to A
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A−

Hobe Sound’s public schools are run by Martin County School District, which also serves Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Ocean Breeze and Sewall's Point and others. 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.

Martin County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 32 schools · 18,316 students · 17.6 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$13,894FL $13,006 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 52.1% · 11122 students tested
Math53%
State average 52.2% · 10294 students tested

Hobe Sound vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Hobe SoundB+Martin County
Jupiter Island—Martin County

Every school in Hobe Sound

12 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 Hobe Soundby address
Hobe Sound Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B−
464 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Hobe Soundin other towns
Hidden Oaks Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Palm City
A
920 students19:1Rate it →
DR. David L. Anderson Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Stuart
B−
911 students19:1Rate it →
Stuart Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Stuart
B+
777 students20:1Rate it →
Murray Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Stuart
C+
564 students17:1Rate it →
Indiantown Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Indiantown
C
446 students17:1Rate it →
Martin County High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Stuart
B−
2,055 students22:1Rate it →
South Fork High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Stuart
C+
1,775 students21:1Rate it →
Jensen Beach High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Jensen Beach
A−
1,722 students21:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Pine School
Grades K–12
Private · Nonsectarian
470 students8:1Rate it →
Hobe Sound Christian Academy
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
236 students8:1Rate it →
Banner Lake Academy
Elementary · Grades K–3
Private · Nonsectarian
56 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Hobe Sound’s schools

Are Hobe Sound’s schools good?

By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hobe Sound children attend outscore 70% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #209 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 71%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hobe Sound in?

Martin County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 18,316 students in 32 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hobe Sound kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Martin County High School, South Fork High School and Jensen Beach High School.

What is Hobe Sound’s graduation rate?

91% of the class of 2023 in Martin County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does Hobe Sound spend per student?

$13,894 in Martin County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Hobe Sound?

Yes: The Pine School (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 470 students), Hobe Sound Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 236 students) and Banner Lake Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–3, 56 students).

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What Hobe Sound families are saying about school.

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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.