Best Schools in Duval County, FL
Duval County, FL has 328 public schools (42 high, 29 middle, 170 elementary) serving 160,443 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Duval County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Duval County, FL
The top high schools in Duval County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stanton College Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1363 Students
2. Samuel W. Wolfson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students
3. River City Science Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 979 Students
4. Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1068 Students
5. Paxon School/advanced Studies
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1270 Students
6. Mandarin High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2405 Students
7. Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1003 Students
8. Atlantic Coast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2537 Students
9. Duncan U. Fletcher High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2067 Students
10. Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
Best Middle Schools in Duval County, FL
The top middle schools in Duval County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
2. James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 986 Students
3. Fruit Cove Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St. Johns • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1223 Students
4. Lavilla School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1000 Students
5. Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1140 Students
6. Mayport Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 833 Students
7. Mandarin Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1173 Students
8. Springfield Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
9. Landmark Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students
10. Kernan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Duval County, FL
The top elementary schools in Duval County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 626 Students
2. Orange Park Elementary School
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Clay • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 477 Students
3. John Stockton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Duval • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
4. Atlantic Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
5. River City Science Elementary Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
6. J. Allen Axson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
7. Julington Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Johns • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1062 Students
8. River City Science Academy At Mandarin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duval • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 908 Students
9. Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
10. Abess Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Duval • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 600 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
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 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
16.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Duval County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Duval County, FL
How many schools are in Duval County, FL?
Duval County, FL has 328 public schools: 42 high schools, 29 middle schools and 170 elementary schools, serving 160,443 students in total.
How do schools in Duval County perform on state tests?
On average, 328 schools in Duval County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Duval County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Duval County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Duval County
5 places in Duval County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Jacksonville (165)
- Atlantic Beach (6)
- Jacksonville Beach (4)
- Baldwin (2)
- Neptune Beach (2)
School districts (1)
- Duval (194 schools)