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Liberty School District welcomed fewer students in their schools in 2022-23 school year

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

Liberty School District had a decrease in student enrollment during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education. Overall, there was a total of 1,295 students enrolled in the district in the academic year.

Data reveals that the majority of students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year were white, representing 77.8% of the Liberty School District total enrollment.

Additionally, the largest portion of students in the district are enrolled in elementary school grades, making up 44.3% of the total enrollment.

Liberty School District covers seven schools within Liberty County, with its main office in Bristol.

Among the seven schools in Liberty School District, W. R. Tolar K-8 School recorded the highest enrollment of 499 students in the 2022-23 school year.

In 2022, Florida had more than 2.8 million students enrolled in a total of 4,202 schools. There were 163,558 teachers in the public schools, or roughly one teacher for every 17 students, compared to the national average of 1:16.

Private school enrolment increased by more than 51,000 students in the 2021-22 school year, which was a notable rebound after the pandemic. In total, there were 416,084 students enrolled, marking the highest enrollment in private schools reported by the Florida Department of Education in 30 years.

According to WalletHub's analysis, Florida is ranked 9th out of 50 states in terms of its public school quality and safety.

Enrollment in Liberty School District Over 6 Years
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School Enrollment Breakdown for Liberty School District in 2022-23 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
W. R. Tolar K-8 School499
Hosford Elementary Junior High School355
Liberty County High School341
Apalachicola Forest Youth Academy36
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads27
Liberty Early Learning Center26
Liberty Virtual Franchise11

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