Best High Schools in Rex, FL

High schools
2
Students
1,555
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Rex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Interlachen Jr-sr High School

D

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Putnam • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1097 Students

2. Hawthorne Middle/high School

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rex, FL

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,141
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in Rex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Melrose Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students

2. Ochwilla Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Putnam • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 410 Students

3. Chester Shell Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rex, FL

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

Community Factors

Rex, FL has a total population of 423 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rex, FL

2,696

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

11%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rex, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.48 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rex, FL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

149 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Rex, FL

How many schools are in Rex, FL?

Rex, FL has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,696 students in total.

How do schools in Rex perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in Rex score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Rex underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rex?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Rex, FL

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Hawthorne, FL

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Earleton, FL

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Grove Park, FL

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Keuka, FL

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
McMeekin, FL

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Orange Heights, FL

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Melrose, FL

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Grandin, FL

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Waldo, FL

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Interlachen, FL

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations