Summary:
In zip code 32320, there is one elementary school, Apalachicola Bay Charter School, a public charter school in Apalachicola serving grades PK through 8 with 356 students.
Apalachicola Bay Charter School stands out as a strong academic performer, consistently outperforming both the Franklin district and state averages in most subjects. The school has shown a clear upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 47th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 60th percentile in 2025-2026. Its middle school program is particularly impressive, with 8th-grade Math proficiency at 82% (vs. 60% state) and 7th-grade Math at 78% (vs. 53% state). The school also invests heavily in resources, spending $16,135 per student, well above the typical state average. However, a notable weakness exists in 4th-grade English Language Arts, where proficiency was only 35% in 2024-2025 compared to 56% statewide, though it improved to 53% in 2025-2026.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1, with 50.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Chronic absenteeism stands at 31.5%, matching the state average but significantly lower than the district's 50.2%. The school outperformed the district in every tested subject and grade level in 2025-2026, making it a clear academic beacon within the Franklin district. While the high spending correlates with strong outcomes, addressing the chronic absenteeism rate could unlock even greater potential, especially in the lower grades where the school is less dominant.
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