Flagler School District
School District · Bunnell, Florida
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
13,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
13,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#25 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,757
$1,004 vs Florida median
District size
13,503 students
Typical than Florida median
The short answer
Flagler ranks #25 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Flagler's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Belle Terre Elementary School (7.9/10), Rymfire Elementary School (7.9/10), and Old Kings Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Flagler schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Flagler
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belle Terre Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Rymfire Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Old Kings Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Buddy Taylor Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Indian Trails Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Flagler-Palm Coast High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Bunnell Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Imagine School at Town Center | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Iflagler-Virtual Franchise | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Flagler
Flagler is a Bunnell, Florida school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 13,503 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. District-level spending was $10,757 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Flagler demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rymfire Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Flagler students show an average math proficiency of 60.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Flagler, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Flagler with test data.
Schools in Flagler
12 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Bunnell
- Total Enrollment
- 13,503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 754
- District spending per student
- $10,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Flagler?
Flagler has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Flagler?
The average composite rating for Flagler is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Flagler?
Flagler's district-level spending was $10,757 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Flagler?
The average student-teacher ratio in Flagler is 17.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Flagler?
Rymfire Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Flagler with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Flagler?
Across schools in Flagler with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Flagler compare to other districts in Florida?
Flagler has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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