Very Good
#950 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 25% in state
Blountstown High School
High School · Calhoun · Blountstown, FL
A Calhoun high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18597 NE SR 69, Blountstown, FL 32424
- Math 64% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Blountstown High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blountstown High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,846/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blountstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,890
Median home value
$158,700
Median rent
$598/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Liberty County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Liberty Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Gold Star Private AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 5.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Calhoun
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blountstown High School is listed in CALHOUN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blountstown High School
Blountstown High School is a public high school in Blountstown, FL, part of Calhoun, serving approximately 685 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #950 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blountstown High School
What grades does Blountstown High School serve?
Blountstown High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Blountstown High School?
Blountstown High School has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blountstown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blountstown High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blountstown High School rank in FL?
Blountstown High School ranks #950 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Blountstown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blountstown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blountstown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blountstown High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blountstown High School a charter school?
No, Blountstown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blountstown High School a Title I school?
No, Blountstown High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blountstown High School?
55.5% of students at Blountstown High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (850) 674-5724
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 32424)
- 7,430
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32424; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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