Jay High School vs. Central School
Should you attend Jay High School or Central School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Graduation Rate
Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 506 students in grades 7-12, Jay High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-12
Total Students
506 students
696 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1790 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2094 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
-
27
Grade 1 Students
-
33
Grade 2 Students
-
28
Grade 3 Students
-
43
Grade 4 Students
-
28
Grade 5 Students
-
28
Grade 6 Students
-
53
Grade 7 Students
77
76
Grade 8 Students
84
89
Grade 9 Students
93
77
Grade 10 Students
86
64
Grade 11 Students
87
77
Grade 12 Students
79
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
94%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
