For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,657 students in Hamilton County, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 439 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, FL are Hamilton Virtual Franchise, Oak Grove Academy and Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hamilton Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5683 Us Highway 129 S Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oak Grove Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11180 Ne 38th St
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5683 Us Highway 129 S Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Grades: K-11
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5686 Us Highway 129 S
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-8000
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5683 Us Highway 129 S
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Grades: 6-12
| 859 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
5683 Us Highway 129 S Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Teen Parent Program Pk
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6211 Nw Hwy 41
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
553 Chan Bridge Dr
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-8000
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-8000
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Greenwood School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6183 Sw Us Highway 41, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6590
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6590
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Hamilton County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14280 Sw County Road #152
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-650
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-650
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1153 Us Highway 41 Nw
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5683 Us Hwy 1295
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7807
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7807
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
16693 Springs St
White Springs, FL 32096
(386) 397-4400
White Springs, FL 32096
(386) 397-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, FL include Hamilton Virtual Franchise, Oak Grove Academy and Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided).
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
7 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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