Home > Florida > Duval County

Duval School District

Item: Duval School District
Rating: 4
Author: Public School Review

1701 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32207-8152

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (904) 390-2000

www.duvalschools.org

Top Rankings

Duval School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Overview

This School District

This State (FL)

# Schools

210 Schools

4,290 Schools

# Students

128,987 Students

2,874,702 Students

# Teachers

5,712 Teachers

155,474 Teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

District Rank

Duval School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (FL)

#47 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall district rank of Duval School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

50%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duval School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

46%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duval School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

46%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Duval School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

86%

87%

This chart displays public school graduation rate of Duval School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71

0.70

# American Indian Students

608 Students

7,133 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

5,655 Students

82,760 Students

% Asian Students

# Hispanic Students

22,658 Students

1,068,494 Students

% Hispanic Students

18%

37%

# Black Students

52,115 Students

600,830 Students

% Black Students

40%

21%

# White Students

40,111 Students

989,595 Students

% White Students

31%

35%

# Hawaiian Students

360 Students

4,966 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

7,480 Students

120,924 Students

% of Two or more races Students

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:

2,159

65,578

# Students in K Grade:

9,914

196,031

# Students in 1st Grade:

10,538

205,087

# Students in 2nd Grade:

10,609

211,726

# Students in 3rd Grade:

10,204

218,080

# Students in 4th Grade:

10,085

214,474

# Students in 5th Grade:

9,841

205,823

# Students in 6th Grade:

9,539

211,357

# Students in 7th Grade:

9,762

223,611

# Students in 8th Grade:

9,270

218,800

# Students in 9th Grade:

10,497

233,102

# Students in 10th Grade:

10,681

236,121

# Students in 11th Grade:

8,573

221,078

# Students in 12th Grade:

7,315

213,834

# Ungraded Students:

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $10,502 is less than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (FL)

Total Revenue

$1,437 MM

$34,349 MM

This chart displays total revenue of Duval School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Spending

$1,355 MM

$33,354 MM

This chart displays total spending of Duval School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Revenue / Student

$11,136

$11,949

This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Duval School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Spending / Student

$10,502

$11,603

This chart displays average spending per public school student in Duval School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Duval School District?

Duval School District manages 211 public schools serving 128,987 students.

What is the rank of Duval School District?

Duval School District is ranked #49 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Duval School District?

40% of Duval School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Duval School District?

Duval School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.

What is Duval School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $10,502 is less than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

January 31, 2025

Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era

Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.

January 29, 2025

Segregation in K-12 Education: The Jim Crow Era

This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.

December 16, 2024

Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st Century

Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.

Quick Stats (2025)

District size: 210 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 128,987 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
: Bottom 50%
: 50% (Btm 50%)
: 46% (Btm 50%)
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education