Best High Schools in Alachua County, FL

Alachua County, FL has 32 high schools with 16,470 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alachua County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alachua County meet expectations.

1. F. W. Buchholz High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 2540 Students

2. Alachua Eschool (virtual Franchise)

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 242 Students

3. Micanopy Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 88 Students

4. Gainesville High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students

5. Keystone Heights Junior/senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clay • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1205 Students

6. Newberry High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students

7. Santa Fe High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students

8. Eastside High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students

9. Bradford High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bradford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students

10. Palmetto High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2100 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alachua County, FL

Alachua County, FL has 17 middle schools with 12,067 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alachua County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alachua County exceed expectations.

1. Alachua Learning Academy Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students

2. Oak View Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students

3. Howard W. Bishop Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students

4. Kanapaha Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1094 Students

5. Fort Clarke Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students

6. Abraham Lincoln Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students

7. Westwood Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students

8. Bradford Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bradford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students

9. Resilience Charter School Inc

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students

10. A. L. Mebane Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 332 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alachua County, FL

Alachua County, FL has 45 elementary schools with 15,209 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alachua County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alachua County exceed expectations.

1. Alachua Learning Academy Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students

2. Healthy Learning Academy Charter School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 107 Students

3. Expressions Learning Arts Academy

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 84 Students

4. Keystone Heights Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 803 Students

5. Hidden Oak Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students

6. Meadowbrook Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 848 Students

7. Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 749 Students

8. Kimball Wiles Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 862 Students

9. Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students

10. High Springs Community School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 974 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alachua County, FL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Alachua County, FL has a total population of 278,468 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alachua County, FL

43,931

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alachua County, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

13.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alachua County, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alachua County, FL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,596 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Alachua County, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations