Best Schools in Jefferson County, FL
Jefferson County, FL has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,942 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, FL
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
2. Wakulla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakulla • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1418 Students
3. Turning Point
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 15 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, FL
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wakulla Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakulla • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
2. Taylor County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, FL
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakulla • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
2. Taylor County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 528 Students
3. Taylor County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, FL
How many schools are in Jefferson County, FL?
Jefferson County, FL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,942 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Jefferson County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations