For the 2024-25 school year, there are 56 public high schools serving 43,308 students in Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, FL are Stanton College Preparatory, Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts and Paxon School/advanced Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Jacksonville, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2445 San Diego Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #33.
Paxon School/advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #44.
River City Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 770 students
Rank: #66.
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Rank: #77.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Grades: 6-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #88.
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 271-4127
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 271-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 631 students
Rank: #99.
Mandarin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4831 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-3911
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-3911
Grades: 9-12
| 2,405 students
Rank: #1010.
Sandalwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2750 John Prom Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 646-5100
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 646-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,771 students
Rank: #1111.
Atlantic Coast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9735 R G Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-5120
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 2,537 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #1515.
Gateway Community Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Bridier St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 646-4889
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1616.
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: #1717.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hgwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 217 students
Rank: #1818.
Duval Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: #2020.
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2121.
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13375 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2222.
Grand Park Career Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Grades: 6-12
| 203 students
Rank: #2323.
Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Parental Home Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #2424.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2043 Forest St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Grades: K-12
| 837 students
Rank: #2525.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 1,567 students
Rank: #2626.
Baldwin Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
291 Mill St W
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: #2727.
Andrew Jackson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3816 N Main St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #2828.
Pretrial Detention Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Adams St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-1789
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-1789
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Rank: #2929.
First Coast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
590 Duval Station Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 757-0080
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 757-0080
Grades: 9-12
| 2,117 students
Rank: #3030.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Osceola
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hwy Suite 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 999 students
Rank: #3131.
Edward H. White High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Old Middleburg Rd N
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 693-7620
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 693-7620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #3232.
San Jose Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Grades: 6-12
| 677 students
Rank: #3333.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste. 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 1,018 students
Rank: #3434.
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Grades: K-12
| 1,877 students
Rank: #3535.
Frank H. Peterson Academies
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Wilson Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1150
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
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Jacksonville, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval North (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bank Of America Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Beulah Beal Young Parents Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
330 W 9th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Brentwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Daniel Payne Academy Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Destiny Educational Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
Duval County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Eugene Butler Middle School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Grades: K-8
| 945 students
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Florida Virtual Academy At Pasco (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Grades: K-11
| 128 students
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Horizons Unlimited Middle School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Idea Bassett (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1845 Bassett Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Idea River Bluff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2354 University Blvd.n.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Justina Road Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
Kipp Jacksonville K-8 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-2
| 310 students
Kipp Voice Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643
Grades: K-4
| 497 students
Kreative Kids Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1527 Gandy Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-9171
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Lackawanna Alternative Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3108 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3925
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, FL include Stanton College Preparatory, Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts and Paxon School/advanced Studies.
How many public high schools are located in Jacksonville?
56 public high schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jacksonville include: Jean Ribault High School vs. William M. Raines High School, William M. Raines High School vs. Jean Ribault High School, Paxon School/advanced Studies vs. Stanton College Preparatory
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