Best Schools in Jackson County, FL
Jackson County, FL has 18 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,338 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, FL
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sneads High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
2. Cottondale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 402 Students
3. Marianna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students
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SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 23 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, FL
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, FL
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sneads Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 579 Students
2. Cottondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
3. Marianna K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1768 Students
4. Playbig Learning Center Marianna
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Playbig Learning Center Marianna • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 12 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, FL has a total population of 47,319 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson 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 Jackson County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson 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 Jackson County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, FL
How many schools are in Jackson County, FL?
Jackson County, FL has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,338 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Jackson County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson 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: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
5 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Marianna (7)
- Cottondale (2)
- Sneads (2)
- Grand Ridge (1)
- Malone (1)
School districts (1)
- Jackson (14 schools)