Best Schools in Jefferson County, FL
Jefferson County, FL has a total of 25 schools including 13 high schools, 8 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 15,761 students attend Jefferson County, FL schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Leon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1900 Students
2. Wakulla High School
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Wakulla • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
3. Lincoln High School
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Leon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students
4. Taylor County High School
SchoolGrade
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Taylor • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
5. James Rickards High School
SchoolGrade
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Leon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1581 Students
6. Madison County High School
SchoolGrade
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Madison • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
7. Thomasville High School
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Thomasville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 797 Students
8. Delta Innovative School
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Brooks County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 88 Students
9. Turning Point
SchoolGrade
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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
SchoolGrade
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Leon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
2. Swift Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Leon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
3. Riversprings Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Wakulla • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
4. Taylor County Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Taylor • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
5. Macintyre Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
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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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakulla • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
2. Woodville School
SchoolGrade
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Leon • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 492 Students
3. Madison County Central School
SchoolGrade
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Madison • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 846 Students
4. Taylor County Primary School
SchoolGrade
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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
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 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
13.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Jefferson County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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