Total enrollment
2,001
-130 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Dixie County
Florida · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Dixie County number 9 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 271 students per school. The level mix is 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Dixie County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Dixie County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Florida | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 54.7% | #32 of 63 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,435 | #57 of 65 | #2,037 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #55 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.7:1 | #49 of 65 | #2,510 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 70.2% | #5 of 65 | #741 of 2,526 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Dixie County school rankings
Residents
17,058
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
2,435
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,110
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.2%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
5
1,203 students
Middle
1
434 students
High
1
791 students
Combined / other
2
7 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
DIXIE
2,435 students · 1 district in Dixie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dixie County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
10.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
46
17.9% under 18
Test scores in Dixie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Cross City | High | 07-12 | 791 | · |
| JAMES M. ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Cross City | Elementary | PK-06 | 563 | · |
| OLD TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Old Town | Elementary | PK-05 | 517 | · |
| RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Cross City | Middle | 05-07 | 434 | · |
| KINDER CUB SCHOOL INC | Cross City | Elementary | PK-02 | 121 | · |
| DIXIE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Cross City | Combined | KG-12 | 7 | · |
| DIXIE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Cross City | Elementary | KG-05 | 2 | · |
| DIXIE TEEN PARENT PRESCHOOL | Cross City | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
| DIXIE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Cross City | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Dixie County
About Dixie County
Dixie County is a rural-scale county of about 17,058 residents in Florida. Its public-school system instructs approximately 2,435 students across 9 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $50,110, roughly 11% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 27% lower than the Florida median.
In terms of grade levels, Dixie County is made up of 5 elementary schools (1,203 students), 1 middle school (434), 1 high school (791), and 2 combined or other schools.
DIXIE dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,435 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Dixie County has shrank 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,131 students to 2,001. Dixie County now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Dixie County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data