Our District

With 585 square miles of beautiful rural living and a population of 27,000 (2014 data), Baker County is a wonderful place to live, work, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of country living and small community.  

The Baker County School District is committed to meeting the needs of all students in a safe, nurturing, and encouraging environment. The Baker County School District involves parents, students, teachers, and community members in the process of determining goals that meet student needs. 

The vision of the Baker County School District is to prepare individuals to be lifelong learners, self-sufficient, and responsible citizens of good character.

1 Pre-K / Kindergarten Center
3 Elementary Schools (Grades 1-5)
1 Middle School (Grades 6-8)
1 High School (Grades 9-12)
1 Virtual School
7 TOTAL SCHOOLS

• Approximately 4,500 students
• Approximately 300 instructional employees
• Approximately 300 non-instructional employees
• Before and after school enrichment programs for pre-k through fifth grade students
• Schools, teachers, staff, and students compete for and succeed at dozens of state, national, and international athletic and academic competitions annually
• Approximately 3,000 community volunteers serving students and schools
• Business partners in all industries including retail, medical, communication, hospitality, and construction
• Fully accredited School District and Adult Education Program
• Transportation provided daily for approximately 3,000 students

District and school accreditation is a certification by an external authority that the minimum standards of quality are being met as required by the Florida Department of Education. Accreditation means that our schools meet leadership capacity, learning capacity, and resource capacity performance standards.

Baker County School District is accredited through Cognia (formerly AdvancED). Their Accreditation Engagement Review Reports are produced after visiting our schools, examining district documents, and interviewing stakeholders.