Best Schools in Alachua County, FL
Alachua County, FL has a total of 97 schools including 32 high schools, 17 middle schools and 45 elementary schools. A total of 43,931 students attend Alachua County, FL schools. On average, schools in Alachua County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Alachua County exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 2540 Students
2. Alachua Eschool (virtual Franchise)
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 242 Students
3. Micanopy Academy
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Alachua • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 88 Students
4. Gainesville High School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1873 Students
5. Keystone Heights Junior/senior High
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Clay • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1205 Students
6. Newberry High School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
7. Santa Fe High School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students
8. Eastside High School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
9. Bradford High School
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Bradford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
10. Palmetto High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
2. Oak View Middle School
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Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students
3. Howard W. Bishop Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
4. Kanapaha Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1094 Students
5. Fort Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
6. Abraham Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
7. Westwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
8. Bradford Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Bradford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
9. Resilience Charter School Inc
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
10. A. L. Mebane Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 108 Students
2. Healthy Learning Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 107 Students
3. Expressions Learning Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 84 Students
4. Keystone Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Clay • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 803 Students
5. Hidden Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
6. Meadowbrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 848 Students
7. Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 749 Students
8. Kimball Wiles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 862 Students
9. Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.
SchoolGrade
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Alachua • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students
10. High Springs Community School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
13.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alachua County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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