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Apalachicola Bay Charter School

Q: Is Apalachicola Bay Charter School a good school?

Apalachicola Bay Charter School ranks 1044 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-8

1044^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Apalachicola Bay Charter School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Apalachicola, Florida, with 367 students. The school is part of the Franklin school district, which is ranked 55 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite the district's challenges, Apalachicola Bay Charter School has maintained a strong 3-star rating for most of the past decade, with a slight dip to 2 stars in the 2023-2024 school year.

The school consistently outperforms the Franklin district and the state of Florida on a variety of standardized tests, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Civics, Statewide Science, and FAST/English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 76% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1 compared to 53% for the Franklin district and 60% for the state. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 50.2% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and likely contributes to the school's lower performance on some metrics compared to its strong test scores.

The nearby schools, Prek Ese and Port St. Joe Elementary School, serve smaller student populations and have lower chronic absenteeism rates, but their academic performance is generally lower than Apalachicola Bay Charter School. This highlights the charter school's ability to achieve strong results despite the challenges faced by the broader Franklin district. The school's high per-student spending and focus on the charter school model may be contributing to its academic success, despite the challenges of high chronic absenteeism and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

356

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,135

Per pupil spending ?

50.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

98 12th St
Apalachicola, FL 32320

(850) 653-1222

District: Franklin

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.3%

Two or more races:

12.1%

Hispanic:

11.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 57th percentile in 2014 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (65% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (54th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg46%

Florida avg58%

Elementary school

1,044^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

281^st of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

55^th of 67Franklin 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
2025	52.9	1044 of 2258	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.4	1189 of 2256	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.8	821 of 2240	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.6	722 of 2219	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.0	887 of 2247	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.6	897 of 2182	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.6	885 of 2118	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.8	640 of 2112	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.3	751 of 2087	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.1	884 of 2064	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.9	523 of 2029	74.2%	★★★★☆
2012	71.5	549 of 1984	72.3%	★★★★☆
2011	60.5	829 of 1985	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.7	680 of 1919	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.4	622 of 1847	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	47.3	994 of 1789	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	52.3	908 of 1786	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	51.9	833 of 1688	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	56.3	119 of 202	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	74.1	281 of 1205	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	78.9	217 of 1196	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	65.3	378 of 1177	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.9	616 of 1148	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.9	667 of 1136	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.3	384 of 1099	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.2	213 of 1035	79.4%	★★★★☆
2017	74.1	251 of 1031	75.7%	★★★★☆
2016	73.3	243 of 997	75.6%	★★★★☆
2014	80.7	163 of 999	83.7%	★★★★☆
2013	83.8	120 of 956	87.4%	★★★★☆
2012	72.7	226 of 897	74.8%	★★★★☆
2011	56.7	428 of 891	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.9	319 of 839	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.8	339 of 780	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.7	192 of 740	74.1%	★★★★☆
2007	58.1	317 of 736	56.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Civics79%+8 vs state

Algebra 176%+16 vs state

Math66%+7 vs state

English Language Arts61%+4 vs state

Science60%+8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Saturday, June 11, 2016

This community school really cares about their students. The middle school teachers are awesome! Their scores reach above state standards in science, ELA and math constantly year after year. It is a happy place where positive behavior is expected and rewarded. Close Quote

Schools Near Apalachicola Bay Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)					Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Apalachicola Bay Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	98 12th St	Apalachicola	32320	Franklin County	Franklin	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 653-1222	356	21	16.9	50.6%	243 (68.3%)	28 (7.9%)	40 (11.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (12.1%)	52.9	1044^th of 2258 public elementary schools	53.8%		46.4	1189^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.3%	145	71.0	35.0	60.0	59.0	64.0	80.0	69.0	65.0	43.0	74.0	79.0	53.0	67.0	76.0	79.0	$16,135	$1,813	$14,322
Port St. Joe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 Long Ave	Port Saint Joe	32456	Gulf County	Gulf	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 227-1221	428	34	12.5	43.0%	292 (68.2%)	56 (13.1%)	37 (8.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.9%)	49.9	1118^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.5%		51.4	1060^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.0%	58	47.0	39.0	62.0				70.0	42.0	62.0			66.0				$15,057	$2,025	$13,032

Frequently Asked Questions about Apalachicola Bay Charter School

What district is Apalachicola Bay Charter School in?

Franklin

How many students attend Apalachicola Bay Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 356 students attended Apalachicola Bay Charter School.

Is Apalachicola Bay Charter School a good school?

Apalachicola Bay Charter School ranks 1044^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Apalachicola Bay Charter School?

Students at Apalachicola Bay Charter School are 68% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 8% African American.

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