Best High Schools in Lafayette County, FL

Lafayette County, FL has 8 high schools with 3,943 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 Lafayette County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lafayette County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lafayette High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lafayette • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 629 Students

2. Bell High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilchrist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 627 Students

3. Branford High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 754 Students

4. Suwannee High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1177 Students

5. 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

6. Taylor Paec Virtual Franchise

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taylor • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 8 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lafayette County, FL

Lafayette County, FL has 4 middle schools with 3,897 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 Lafayette County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lafayette County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Oak View Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students

2. Lake City Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 970 Students

3. Suwannee Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Suwannee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 989 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette County, FL

Lafayette County, FL has 2 elementary schools with 515 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 Lafayette County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lafayette County exceed expectations.

1. Lafayette Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lafayette • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

2. High Springs Community School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 974 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette County, FL

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

Community Factors

Lafayette County, FL has a total population of 8,226 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lafayette County, FL

8,355

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

8%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lafayette 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+

9.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.40 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette County, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

507 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Lafayette County, FL

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Suwannee County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Taylor County, FL

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Columbia County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Madison County, FL

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gilchrist County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Union County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jefferson County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Alachua County, FL

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations