Best High Schools in Duval County, FL

Duval County, FL has 113 high schools with 52,285 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 Duval County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Duval County meet expectations.

1. Stanton College Preparatory

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1363 Students

2. Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1068 Students

3. Paxon School/advanced Studies

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students

4. River City Science Academy

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 979 Students

5. Darnell Cookman Middle/high School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1003 Students

6. Samuel W. Wolfson High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students

7. Duncan U. Fletcher High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2067 Students

8. Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students

9. Mandarin High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2405 Students

10. Sandalwood High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2771 Students

Best Middle Schools in Duval County, FL

Duval County, FL has 27 middle schools with 19,777 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 Duval County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Duval County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students

2. James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 986 Students

3. Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1140 Students

4. Lavilla School Of The Arts

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1000 Students

5. Mayport Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 833 Students

6. Springfield Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students

7. Mandarin Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1173 Students

8. Kernan Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students

9. Landmark Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students

10. Twin Lakes Academy Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Duval County, FL

Duval County, FL has 169 elementary schools with 73,981 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 Duval County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Duval County exceed expectations.

1. Jacksonville Beach Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

99%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 626 Students

2. John Stockton Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students

3. J. Allen Axson Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students

4. Alimacani Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 752 Students

5. River City Science Elementary Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students

6. Chet's Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1095 Students

7. San Pablo Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students

8. Hendricks Avenue Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students

9. River City Science Academy At Mandarin

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 908 Students

10. Atlantic Beach Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Duval County, FL

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

Community Factors

Duval County, FL has a total population of 995,567 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Duval County, FL

154,714

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Duval 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

16.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Duval County, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,715 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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