Top Rankings
Jackson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,076 students in Jackson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
19 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
6,076 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
406 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jackson 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 83% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
16 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
349 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
37%
# Black Students
1,830 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
30%
21%
# White Students
3,392 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
56%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
451 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
310
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
542
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
513
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
503
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
466
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
402
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
426
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
428
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
433
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
434
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
483
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
385
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
414
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
337
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,341 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,553 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,341
$11,974
Spending / Student
$12,553
$11,627
Best Jackson School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sneads Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1961 Lockey Dr
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9003
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9003
Grades: PK-4
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Hope School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2031 Hope School Dr
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9616
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: #33.
Cottondale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2766 Levy St
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9820
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9820
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6925 Florida St
Grand Ridge, FL 32442
(850) 482-9835
Grand Ridge, FL 32442
(850) 482-9835
Grades: 5-8
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Cottondale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2680 Levy St
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821
Grades: 6-12
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Malone School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5361 9th St
Malone, FL 32445
(850) 482-9950
Malone, FL 32445
(850) 482-9950
Grades: PK-12
| 582 students
Rank: #77.
Marianna K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3807 Caverns Rd
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9609
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9609
Grades: K-8
| 1,768 students
Rank: #88.
Marianna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3546 Caverns Rd
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9605
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9605
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Rank: #1010.
Graceville School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brown St
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4451
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4451
Grades: PK-12
| 462 students
Rank: #1111.
Sneads High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8066 Old Spanish Trl
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9007
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9007
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Wide Gifted Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
District Wide Homebound Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5229 Ezell Rd
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
4283 Kelson Ave
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9698
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9698
Grades: PK
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Virtual School
Magnet School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jcsb Tapp Contract Site
Magnet School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson School District?
Jackson School District manages 19 public schools serving 6,076 students.
What is the rank of Jackson School District?
Jackson School District is ranked #42 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson School District?
56% of Jackson School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson School District?
Jackson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Jackson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,553 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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