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 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,093 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.
九游体育s in Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
18 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
6,093 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
412 Teachers
155,327 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
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
15 Students
7,127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
82,684 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
1,067,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
37%
# Black Students
1,881 Students
599,852 Students
% Black Students
31%
21%
# White Students
3,350 Students
988,678 Students
% White Students
55%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
461 Students
120,797 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
291
65,492
# Students in K Grade:
537
195,805
# Students in 1st Grade:
516
204,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
487
211,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
461
217,908
# Students in 4th Grade:
443
214,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
382
205,644
# Students in 6th Grade:
461
210,929
# Students in 7th Grade:
464
223,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
405
218,377
# Students in 9th Grade:
453
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
433
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
358
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
402
213,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,303 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,518 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,303
$11,962
Spending / Student
$12,518
$11,615
Best Jackson School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sneads Elementary 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
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2958 Cherokee Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Cottondale Elementary 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
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Ridge 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
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Cottondale High 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
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Malone 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
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Marianna K-8 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
| 1,775 students
Rank: #88.
Marianna High 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
| 670 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Virtual Instruction Program
(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
| 41 students
Rank: #1010.
Graceville 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
| 474 students
Rank: #1111.
Sneads High 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
| 357 students
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Alternative School
Alternative 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
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Wide Gifted Program
Special Education 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
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)
Alternative School
5229 Ezell Rd
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
4283 Kelson Ave
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9698
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9698
Grades: PK
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
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
2903 Jefferson Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson School District?
Jackson School District manages 18 public schools serving 6,093 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?
55% of Jackson School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
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 $12,518 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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