Branford High School

Branford High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 782 students in Branford, Florida, which is part of the Suwannee District. The school generally performs better than the district and state averages on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like Biology 1, US History, and 8th Grade Science. Branford High School also maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88% to 93.2% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

However, Branford High School faces some challenges, including a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, ranging from 30.9% to 51% in recent years. Additionally, the school has a significant percentage of students (50.9% to 54.09%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to nearby schools like Lafayette High School, Bell High School, and Fort White High School, Branford High School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores and graduation rates, but has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Branford High School's spending per student has increased over the years, from $8,621 in 2021-2022 to $10,296 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. This increased funding may have contributed to the school's relatively strong academic performance. However, the school has a student-teacher ratio of around 19:1, which is higher than the nearby schools, and may be an area for the school to consider improving to provide more individualized attention to students. Overall, Branford High School appears to be a solid performer in the region, with strengths in academic achievement and graduation rates, but also faces challenges in addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting its economically disadvantaged student population.