Serving 799 students in grades 7-8, Green Cove Springs Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Cove Springs Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Green Cove Springs Junior High School's student population of 799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Green Cove Springs Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Cove Springs Junior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Cove Springs Junior High School's ranking?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School is ranked #868 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Green Cove Springs Junior High School often compared to?
Green Cove Springs Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Asbury Junior High School, Lakeside Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
799 students attend Green Cove Springs Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Green Cove Springs Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Green Cove Springs Junior High School offer ?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Green Cove Springs Junior High School part of?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School is part of Clay School District.
School Reviews
4 11/17/2023
This school is great good teachers good sports great school lunch, this school has everything to offer!!!
2 8/16/2010
This is one of the worst schools ever to catch my eye. There staff is horrible and they never keep you posted.One of the teachers called supan called my daughter a big slutty whore.
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