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Martin County

Florida · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Martin County number 37, teaching approximately 18,316 Florida students against a population of 162,176. By level, that breaks down as 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high schools.

7-year change in Martin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
18,316
-655 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
32
-1 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
52%
was 58%
% Hispanic
36%
was 30%
% Black
7%
was 7%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
37
1 districts
Enrollment
18,316
NCES CCD
Median income
$82,943
Above Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.5%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
16
7,407 students
Middle
5
3,618 students
High
9
6,113 students
Combined / other
7
1,178 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MARTIN
18,316 students · 1 district in Martin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Martin County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
78%
Hispanic
16%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
52%
Hispanic
36%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
37.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
53
16.1% under 18

Test scores in Martin County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 23 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

See all 23 schools in Martin County ranked by score →

All schools (37)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLStuartHigh09-122,055·
SOUTH FORK HIGH SCHOOLStuartHigh09-121,775·
JENSEN BEACH HIGH SCHOOLJensen BeachHigh09-121,722·
TREASURE COAST CLASSICAL ACADEMYStuartCombinedKG-121,082·
HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOLPalm CityMiddle06-08920·
DR. DAVID L. ANDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOLStuartMiddle06-08911·
WARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLIndiantownElementaryPK-05820·
STUART MIDDLE SCHOOLStuartMiddle06-08777·
PORT SALERNO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStuartElementaryPK-05730·
PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStuartElementaryKG-05658·
JENSEN BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJensen BeachElementaryPK-05611·
CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARYPalm CityElementaryPK-05596·
BESSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPalm CityElementaryPK-05594·
PALM CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPalm CityElementaryPK-05575·
MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOLStuartMiddle06-08564·
J. D. PARKER SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGYStuartElementaryPK-05531·
SEA WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHobe SoundElementaryPK-05517·
FELIX A WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStuartElementaryPK-05500·
HOBE SOUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHobe SoundElementaryPK-05464·
INDIANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOLIndiantownMiddle06-08446·
CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLStuartElementaryPK-05443·
CLARK ADVANCED LEARNING CENTERStuartHigh09-12288·
PK EARLY INTERVENTIONStuartElementaryPK-PK262·
SPECTRUM ACADEMYStuartHigh06-12169·
THE HOPE CHARTER CENTER FOR AUTISMStuartElementaryPK-0897·
INDIANTOWN HIGH SCHOOLIndiantownHigh09-1295·
RIVERBEND ACADEMYTequestaCombinedPK-1249·
WILLOUGHBY LEARNING CENTERStuartCombinedPK-1242·
PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMSStuartElementaryPK-PK9·
MARTIN S.A.I.L.SStuartHigh12-128·
ESE HOMEBOUNDStuartCombinedPK-125·
MARTIN COUNTY JAILStuartHigh09-121·
MARTIN COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOLStuartCombinedKG-120·
MARTIN VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMStuartCombinedPK-120·
PORT SALERNO LEARNING CENTERStuartElementaryPK-PK0·
TEEN PARENTStuartHigh06-120·
THE HOPE ACADEMY FOR AUTISMStuartCombinedM-M··

Cities in Martin County

Stuart25 schoolsPalm City4 schoolsIndiantown3 schoolsHobe Sound2 schoolsJensen Beach2 schoolsTequesta1 school

About Martin County

Martin County is a middle-population Florida county of about 162,176 residents, home to 37 public schools and roughly 18,316 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $82,943 a year, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 21% higher than the Florida median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Martin County is made up of 16 elementary schools (7,407 students), 5 middle schools (3,618), 9 high schools (6,113), and 7 combined or other schools.

MARTIN is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 18,316 students across Martin County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 3%: 18,971 students in SY 2017-18 versus 18,316 in SY 2024-25. Martin County now counts 32 public schools, down from 33 in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 30% to 36%.

On allk12, the community for Martin County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Martin County?
Martin County, Florida has 37 public K-12 schools serving approximately 18,316 students.
How many high schools are in Martin County?
Martin County, Florida has 9 public high schools, serving approximately 6,113 students.
How many middle schools are in Martin County?
Martin County, Florida has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,618 students.
How many elementary schools are in Martin County?
Martin County, Florida has 16 public elementary schools, serving approximately 7,407 students.
What is the largest school district in Martin County?
MARTIN is the largest school district in Martin County, serving approximately 18,316 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Martin County?
Martin County, Florida has a population of approximately 162,176, with a median age of 53. About 16.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Martin County?
Median household income in Martin County is $82,943, above the Florida average of $68,377. About 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Martin County?
Approximately 37.1% of adults 25 and older in Martin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Martin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.5% of students in Martin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Florida county average of 51.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Martin County schools?
Across Martin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.3 to 1.

Martin County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data