Photo: StarkeDCD · CC BY-SA 4.0Starke’s public schools score below 83% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 39% of Starke’s students scored proficient, below the Florida average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Starke, 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.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% 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.
Starke’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 41% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,025 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Bradford Middle School, then Bradford High School. Enrollment is up 49% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
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 Starke’s grade
C−: better than 17% of Florida school districts, #569 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Starke, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Starke
Starke Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 568 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Starke
Bradford High School
Grades 9–12 · 785 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Starke
Bradford High School
Grades 9–12 · 785 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Starke
Bradford High School
Grades 9–12 · 785 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Starke
Bradford High School
Grades 9–12 · 785 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Starke’s public schools are run by Bradford County School District, which also serves Brooker, Hampton and Lawtey. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Starke vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Starke’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Starke | C− | Bradford County |
Every school in Starke
3 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: 5 public programs with fewer than 25 students (North Florida Technical College, Rainbow Center, Bradford Virtual Instruction Program, Bradford Virtual Franchise With FLVS and Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)).
Questions about Starke’s schools
Are Starke’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Starke children attend score below 83% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #569 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Starke in?
Bradford County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,848 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Starke kids go to high school?
Bradford High School, with 785 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Starke’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Bradford County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Starke spend per student?
$12,025 in Bradford County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Starke families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Starke → 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.