Flagler Schools has been awarded an ‘A’ rating for the first time since 2019, the district announced on Wednesday. Grades are given to each of the state’s school districts annually by the Florida Department of Education.
For each year since 2019, Flagler Schools has been given a ‘B’ rating. No school district grades were issued in 2020 or 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to 2019, the district was given a B each year from 2012 through 2018. The last A before 2019 was a string of four consecutive from 2008 to 2011.
Buddy Taylor Middle School was the most improved school in Flagler County, rising from a C in the 2025 grades to an A in 2026. Other improvements included Belle Terre Elementary School (B to A), Flagler Palm Coast High School (B to A), and Imagine School at Town Center (C to B).
“This achievement is a direct reflection of the dedication, hard work, and passion our faculty and staff have for each of our students,” said Superintendent LaShakia Moore. “From the classroom teachers who inspire daily breakthroughs to our support teams and administrators who created safe, nurturing environments every single day, this ‘A’ belongs to you.”
Flagler Schools Individual Grades
- Elementary
- Belle Terre Elementary School: A
- Bunnell Elementary School: B
- Old Kings Elementary School: A
- Rymfire Elementary School: B
- Wadsworth Elementary School: B
- Middle
- Buddy Taylor Middle School: A
- Indian Trails Middle School: A
- High
- Flagler Palm Coast High School: A
- Matanzas High School: A
- Charter
- Imagine School at Town Center: B
State Education Scores
Multiple of Flagler County’s neighboring districts also achieved high marks. Volusia County Schools scored an A rating for the second straight year, while St. Johns County maintained an A rating it’s held onto for numerous years running. Putnam County, meanwhile, brought in a C.
Across Florida, 76% of all schools earned either an A or a B grade. This figure marks a five percent increase from 2024-25, when only 71% of the state’s schools achieved such a grade. 60% of Florida’s schools either increased their grade from last year or maintained an A.
Only 31 schools in Florida earned a D or F grade, down from 70 in last year’s grades. 78% of charter schools achieved an A or B, slightly higher than the 76% of traditional public schools which did so.
“Florida continues to prove that high expectations, expanded school choice and strong accountability produce real results for students,” said Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas. “I want to thank our teachers and parents for the important work they do each day to help students achieve their full potential. These results are worth celebrating, but they also challenge us to continue raising the bar. Together, we will build on this momentum, strengthen student achievement, and ensure even greater success for Florida’s schools in the years ahead.”
