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Martin County High School

Q: Is Martin County High School a good school?

Martin County High School ranks 335 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

335^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 60% of Florida high schools

Summary

Martin County High School in Stuart, FL, is a large traditional public high school serving 2,055 students in grades 9-12 within the Martin district. The school’s strongest asset is its exceptional graduation rate of 96.8%, which significantly outpaces both the district (93.7%) and state (92.2%) averages, reflecting a robust system for supporting students through to graduation. However, a growing concern is chronic absenteeism, with 35.6% of students chronically absent in 2023-2024—higher than the state average of 31.4% and the district average of 27.3%.

Academically, the school shows a notable contrast in math performance: 64% of students are proficient in Geometry (above the state average of 56%), but only 31% are proficient in Algebra 1 (well below the state average of 63%). This suggests a need for stronger foundational math support, particularly for incoming freshmen. Compared to nearby schools, MCHS sits in the middle of the pack. Jensen Beach High School (4.94 miles away) outperforms MCHS in most academic metrics and has a slightly higher graduation rate (98.6%), while South Fork High School (6.45 miles away) has similar academic performance but a lower graduation rate (94.7%) and a much higher chronic absenteeism rate (42.6%).

The presence of the elite Clark Advanced Learning Center (3 miles away) creates a "brain drain" effect, attracting the highest-performing students from MCHS’s attendance zone. This context makes MCHS’s strong graduation rate even more impressive, as it serves a broader, more diverse student body. With a lower poverty rate (35.6% free/reduced lunch) than its district peers, MCHS spends $10,960 per student—less than both South Fork ($12,466) and Jensen Beach ($11,214)—yet achieves a higher graduation rate than South Fork and lower chronic absenteeism than both, suggesting efficient resource use despite a higher student-to-teacher ratio (22:1).

2,055

Students ?

22.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,960

Per pupil spending ?

35.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2801 S Kanner Hwy
Stuart, FL 34994

(772) 219-1800

District: Martin

Feeder schools for Martin County High School:

Elementary:	Bessey Creek Elementary School
	Palm City Elementary School
	Pinewood Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.7%

Hispanic:

32.3%

African American:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 32 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

335^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6High Schools in the Martin

35^th of 70Martin 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	50.4	335 of 838	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.4	276 of 844	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	296 of 807	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.4	263 of 792	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.5	250 of 774	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.9	219 of 746	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	58.2	208 of 734	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	53.5	248 of 716	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.7	217 of 714	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.1	236 of 693	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.2	214 of 687	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.1	160 of 648	75.3%	★★★★☆
2012	66.7	114 of 606	81.2%	★★★★☆
2011	76.0	136 of 622	78.1%	★★★★☆
2010	76.9	131 of 620	78.9%	★★★★☆
2009	80.4	93 of 587	84.2%	★★★★☆
2008	82.4	82 of 577	85.8%	★★★★☆
2007	85.5	56 of 563	90.1%	★★★★★
2006	87.3	39 of 477	91.8%	★★★★★
2005	89.7	35 of 487	92.8%	★★★★★
2004	85.7	56 of 484	88.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History75%~ state avg

Biology 171%-3 vs state

Geometry64%+8 vs state

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

Algebra 131%-32 vs state

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by a student
Monday, May 24, 2010

As a student, I completely discourage any parents from sending their students here. As a strait A student, who is involved in both athletics and clubs, I can honestly tell you the school is all aspects is crap. My tennis team has the worst coach I have ever had, and zero funding from the school. We don't even have a bus to go to away games. Even though were ranked third in the state, the school won't even pay for a bus for transportation. Instead our coach drives us to away games in his car. BEsides that as an AP student, I've passed my exams and excelled solely based on my own determination. Besides that the hostile environment I'm surrounded with is no help. THere are constant fights all around the campus, most are gang related. The campus is worn down and gross. I'v never used the school bathrooms in the past three years because they are so increadibly disgusting. Gas station bathrooms are cleaner. Classrooms are old, dusty, and smelly. Guidence counclers are thought of as a joke, they are absolutly useless and increadibly hard to see. When I needed a recomdation from mine, It took me a week before I could finally talk to her, and then almost two weeks before she finally wrote it. The student body is also less than impressive. MOst students party non stop and smoke and drink all weekend long. Students who aren't involved in this, study non stop and have zero social life. Ill be a senior next year and can honestly tell you my time here has been less than memorable. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martin County High School	Public	9-12	2801 S Kanner Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1800	2,055	93	22.0	35.6%	1,165 (56.7%)	116 (5.6%)	663 (32.3%)	35 (1.7%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	72 (3.5%)	50.4	335^th of 838 public high schools	60.0%		54.4	276^th of 844 public high schools	67.3%	59	54.0	64.0	31.0	64.0	71.0	75.0	$10,960	$654	$10,305
Martin County Jail	Public	9-12	800 SE Monterey Rd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Teen Parent	Public	6-12	1939 SE Federal Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Martin S.A.I.L.S	Public	12	1939 SE Federal Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	8	0			7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Spectrum Academy	Public	6-12	800 SE Bahama Ave	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1870	169	9	19.8	60.9%	60 (35.5%)	21 (12.4%)	82 (48.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	4.4	746^th of 838 public high schools	11.0%		1.3	832^nd of 844 public high schools	1.4%	86	5.0	15.0	14.0	0.0	43.0	27.0	$13,831	$1,043	$12,788
Clark Advanced Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	2400 SE Salerno Rd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 419-5751	288	9	32.0	18.8%	218 (75.7%)	8 (2.8%)	44 (15.3%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	87.9	26^th of 838 public high schools	96.9%		87.3	35^th of 844 public high schools	95.9%	9	91.0	96.0	93.0	86.0	100.0		$8,112	$00	$8,112
Jensen Beach High School	Public	9-12	2875 NW Goldenrod Rd	Jensen Beach	34957	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 232-3500	1,722	82	21.0	39.4%	970 (56.3%)	132 (7.7%)	504 (29.3%)	29 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (4.9%)	55.4	272^nd of 838 public high schools	67.5%		56.5	248^th of 844 public high schools	70.6%	24	54.0	63.0	46.0	71.0	81.0	77.0	$11,214	$593	$10,620
South Fork High School	Public	9-12	10000 SW Bulldog Way	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1840	1,775	86	20.6	47.6%	839 (47.3%)	133 (7.5%)	732 (41.2%)	24 (1.4%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (2.4%)	49.6	350^th of 838 public high schools	58.2%		51.8	310^th of 844 public high schools	63.3%	40	54.0	57.0	36.0	63.0	73.0	82.0	$12,466	$620	$11,847
Treasure Coast High School	Public	9-12	1000 SW Darwin Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 807-4300	3,124	117	26.6	53.0%	666 (21.3%)	1,177 (37.7%)	1,095 (35.1%)	41 (1.3%)	4 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	136 (4.4%)	46.8	384^th of 838 public high schools	54.2%		44.3	408^th of 844 public high schools	51.7%	24	62.0	60.0	35.0	45.0	73.0	72.0	$8,869	$590	$8,278
Acceleration Academy	Public	8-12	329 SE Port St Lucie Blvd	Port St Lucie	34984	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 618-1777	418	5	83.6	56.5%	137 (32.8%)	114 (27.3%)	151 (36.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.3%)	13.7	693^rd of 838 public high schools	17.3%		4.8	743^rd of 844 public high schools	12.0%	50		35.0	31.0			37.0	$7,012	$197	$6,815

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin County High School

Is Martin County High School a good school?

Martin County High School ranks 335^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Martin County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,055 students attended Martin County High School.

What district is Martin County High School in?

Martin

What schools feed into Martin County High School?

Martin County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bessey Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Palm City Elementary School
Elementary : Pinewood Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Martin County High School?

Students at Martin County High School are 57% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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