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W. R. Tolar K-8 School

Q: Is W. R. Tolar K-8 School a good school?

W. R. Tolar K-8 School ranks 1548 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

1548^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

W. R. Tolar K-8 School in Bristol, FL, serves 513 students in grades K-8 and is the largest school in the rural Liberty County district, which holds a solid 4-star rating.

This school is at a critical point, showing both bright spots and serious challenges. On the positive side, students excel in specific subjects like Algebra 1 and Civics, with 82% proficiency in both—well above state averages. However, the school has seen a sharp recent decline in its overall state ranking, dropping to the 31st percentile, its lowest in a decade. A major concern is a "tale of two schools" in test scores: while upper grades shine, foundational elementary grades struggle, with 5th Grade Science at just 29% proficiency (compared to the state's 60%). The most glaring weakness is 8th Grade Math, where proficiency has collapsed to 16%, far below the state average of 61% and even the district's 25%. Chronic absenteeism is also a persistent problem, with a 34.4% rate that exceeds the state average. Compared to nearby schools like Hosford Elementary Junior High School (45th percentile) and Gadsden Elementary Magnet School (57th percentile), Tolar's recent drop is uniquely steep.

Interestingly, the school spends less per student ($10,655) than many peers, such as Carr Elementary & Middle School ($12,779) and Gadsden Elementary Magnet ($23,871), which may limit resources. Despite this, the school's success in Civics and Algebra suggests effective teaching in those areas that could be replicated. The volatility in free/reduced lunch data (ranging from 30% to 53% in recent years) adds uncertainty about the student population's economic stability. For parents, this school offers strong potential in specific subjects but requires urgent attention to early-grade instruction and middle school math support to reverse its downward trend.

513

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,655

Per pupil spending ?

53%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14757 NW County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321

(850) 643-2426

District: Liberty

Students who attend W. R. Tolar K-8 School usually attend:

High:

Liberty County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.8%

Hispanic:

13.6%

African American:

11.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 39th percentile in 2016 → 31st in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Math scores 11 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

1,548^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to bottom 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

548^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Liberty

18^th of 70Liberty among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	34.3	1548 of 2240	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	59.5	894 of 2258	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	992 of 2256	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.1	715 of 2240	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.6	1173 of 2219	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.9	863 of 2247	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.1	1150 of 2182	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.4	1070 of 2118	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.6	1454 of 2112	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.9	1269 of 2087	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.9	1166 of 2064	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	24.5	1632 of 2029	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	31.4	1407 of 1984	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	46.5	1132 of 1985	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	36.7	1296 of 1919	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	30.0	1400 of 1847	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	33.7	1267 of 1789	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	36.7	1196 of 1786	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	29.1	1235 of 1688	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	67.1	95 of 202	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	51.5	128 of 199	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	54.5	548 of 1216	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.8	379 of 1205	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.9	285 of 1196	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	67.1	356 of 1177	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.5	569 of 1148	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.5	384 of 1136	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.4	443 of 1099	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	499 of 1035	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	31.6	706 of 1031	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.2	696 of 997	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.6	591 of 999	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.3	572 of 956	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.6	439 of 897	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.1	360 of 891	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.7	389 of 839	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.3	381 of 780	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	50.8	395 of 740	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.7	403 of 736	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	39.4	442 of 675	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	62.6	232 of 602	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	64.4	210 of 593	64.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 182%+19 vs state

Civics82%+5 vs state

English Language Arts60%~ state avg

Math51%-11 vs state

Science48%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W. R. Tolar K-8 School	Public	K-8	14757 NW County Road 12	Bristol	32321	Liberty County	Liberty	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 643-2426	513	34	14.8	53.0%	353 (68.8%)	58 (11.3%)	70 (13.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.1%)	34.3	1548^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.9%		59.5	894^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.4%	654	69.0	59.0	46.0	58.0	67.0	66.0	72.0	47.0	46.0	54.0	58.0	16.0	29.0	70.0	82.0		82.0	$10,655	$1,080	$9,576
Blountstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20883 NE Fuller Warren Dr	Blountstown	32414	Calhoun County	Calhoun	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 674-8169	484	33	14.6	54.3%	306 (63.2%)	106 (21.9%)	26 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.3%)	47.4	1215^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.8%		54.5	1005^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.5%	210	47.0	52.0	71.0				64.0	53.0	57.0				67.0					$12,178	$1,528	$10,649
Hosford Elementary Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	16864 NE Sr 65	Hosford	32334	Liberty County	Liberty	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 379-8480	302	21	14.0	41.7%	272 (90.1%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	46.9	1225^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.3%		52.2	1064^th of 2258 public elementary schools	52.9%	161	48.0	64.0	48.0	68.0	62.0	79.0	61.0	59.0	60.0	76.0	85.0		56.0	78.0	86.0		77.0	$12,458	$1,374	$11,084
Carr Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	18987 NW Sr 73	Clarksville	32430	Calhoun County	Calhoun	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 674-5395	205	13	15.7	50.7%	183 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.8%)	49.8	1144^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.9%		59.5	893^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	60.5%	251	87.0	65.0	58.0	58.0	59.0	67.0	67.0	57.0	37.0	68.0	94.0		58.0	73.0	86.0		78.0	$12,779	$1,988	$10,791
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	200 Providence Rd	Quincy	32351	Gadsden County	Gadsden	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 627-7557	121	11	11.0	78.5%	7 (5.8%)	92 (76.0%)	21 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	57.2	952^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.5%		67.8	695^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.2%	257	62.0	73.0	64.0	57.0	50.0	75.0	100.0	53.0	86.0	36.0	92.0		57.0		100.0	83.0	92.0	$23,871	$10,861	$13,010
Greensboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	559 Greensboro Hwy	Quincy	32351	Gadsden County	Gadsden	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 442-6327	264	19	13.8	78.8%	19 (7.2%)	139 (52.7%)	103 (39.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)	26.0						69.0											$19,355	$8,005	$11,351

Frequently Asked Questions about W. R. Tolar K-8 School

What district is W. R. Tolar K-8 School in?

Liberty

How many students attend W. R. Tolar K-8 School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 513 students attended W. R. Tolar K-8 School.

What schools do graduates of W. R. Tolar K-8 School attend?

Students who attend W. R. Tolar K-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : Liberty County High School

Is W. R. Tolar K-8 School a good school?

W. R. Tolar K-8 School ranks 1548^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of W. R. Tolar K-8 School?

Students at W. R. Tolar K-8 School are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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