Old Baker County Courthouse · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5Macclenny’s public schools score below 78% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Macclenny, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On-time graduation in Macclenny runs at 76%, below the Florida average (88%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
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.
Macclenny’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 466 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Macclenny’s, its schools beat 13%, lower than their 22% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 50% of tested students were proficient in reading and 52% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
76% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,746 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 1 the district’s path is Macclenny Elementary School, then Baker County Middle School, then Baker County Senior High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Faith Baptist 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.
What’s behind Macclenny’s grade
C−: better than 22% of Florida school districts, #564 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Macclenny, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Macclenny
Prek/Kindergarten Center
Grades PK–K · 562 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Macclenny
Prek/Kindergarten Center
Grades PK–K · 562 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Macclenny
Macclenny Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 550 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Macclenny
Macclenny Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 550 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Macclenny
Macclenny Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 550 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Macclenny
Macclenny Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 550 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Macclenny
Macclenny Elementary School
Grades 1–5 · 550 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Macclenny
Baker County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,067 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Macclenny
Baker County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,067 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Macclenny
Baker County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,067 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Macclenny
Baker County Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,318 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Glen St Mary
10th grade in Macclenny
Baker County Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,318 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Glen St Mary
Macclenny’s public schools are run by Baker County School District, which also serves Glen St. Mary. 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.
Below the state in reading
Macclenny vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Macclenny’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Macclenny | C− | Baker County |
Every school in Macclenny
5 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).
Left off: 4 public programs with fewer than 25 students (J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School, Baker Virtual Instruction Program, Baker County Virtual Franchise and Baker Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)).
Questions about Macclenny’s schools
Are Macclenny’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Macclenny children attend score below 78% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #564 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 13%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Macclenny in?
Baker County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,763 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Macclenny kids go to high school?
Baker County Senior High School in Glen St Mary, with 1,318 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Macclenny’s graduation rate?
76% of the class of 2023 in Baker County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Macclenny spend per student?
$11,746 in Baker County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Macclenny?
Yes: Faith Baptist Academy (religious, grades 4–12, 22 students).
Parents talk
What Macclenny families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Macclenny → They have their own page.
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.