Best High Schools in Jefferson County, FL

Jefferson County, FL has 13 high schools with 9,216 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 Jefferson County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.

1. Lawton Chiles High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Leon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1900 Students

2. Wakulla High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wakulla • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students

3. Lincoln High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students

4. Taylor County High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Taylor • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students

5. James Rickards High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Leon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1581 Students

6. Madison County High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Madison • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students

7. Thomasville High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Thomasville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 797 Students

8. Delta Innovative School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brooks County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 88 Students

9. Turning Point

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jefferson • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 15 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, FL

Jefferson County, FL has 8 middle schools with 5,480 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 Jefferson County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.

1. William J Montford Iii Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Leon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students

2. Swift Creek Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Leon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students

3. Riversprings Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wakulla • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students

4. Taylor County Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Taylor • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students

5. Macintyre Park Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Thomasville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 558 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, FL

Jefferson County, FL has 2 elementary schools with 1,065 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 Jefferson County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Medart Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wakulla • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students

2. Woodville School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leon • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 492 Students

3. Madison County Central School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 846 Students

4. Taylor County Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taylor • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 646 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, FL

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

Community Factors

Jefferson County, FL has a total population of 14,510 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson County, FL

15,761

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson 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+

13.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,507 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

24 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Jefferson County, FL

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Leon County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Thomas County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Madison County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Brooks County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Grady County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wakulla County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Taylor County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gadsden County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lowndes County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Decatur County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations