Total enrollment
4,633
-684 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
Gadsden County
Florida · Public K-12
Gadsden County's public-school footprint spans 17 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 4,633, the largest district being Gadsden. That works out to 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Gadsden County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 4%
% Hispanic
24%
was 21%
% Black
70%
was 73%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
1 districts
Enrollment
4,633
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,801
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.4%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
8
2,174 students
Middle
2
748 students
High
2
1,096 students
Combined / other
5
615 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
GADSDEN
4,633 students · 1 district in Gadsden County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gadsden 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+
21.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Gadsden County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- GADSDEN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL· 69.1%
- CROSSROAD ACADEMY· 56.4%
- HAVANA MAGNET SCHOOL· 40.8%
- GREENSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 38.0%
- STEWART STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 35.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Havana | High | 09-12 | 1,086 | · |
| GEORGE W. MUNROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Quincy | Elementary | PK-04 | 575 | · |
| HAVANA MAGNET SCHOOL | Havana | Elementary | PK-08 | 558 | · |
| CROSSROAD ACADEMY | Quincy | Combined | PK-12 | 555 | · |
| STEWART STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Quincy | Elementary | PK-05 | 453 | · |
| JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Quincy | Middle | 04-08 | 434 | · |
| WEST GADSDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Quincy | Middle | 04-08 | 314 | · |
| GREENSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Quincy | Elementary | PK-03 | 264 | · |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Chattahoochee | Elementary | PK-05 | 159 | · |
| GADSDEN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL | Quincy | Elementary | PK-08 | 121 | · |
| HEAD START PROGRAM | Quincy | Elementary | PK-PK | 34 | · |
| CARTER PARRAMORE ACADEMY | Quincy | Combined | 04-12 | 32 | · |
| GADSDEN VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Quincy | Combined | KG-12 | 18 | · |
| BOLD STEP INFANT CARE | Quincy | Elementary | PK-PK | 10 | · |
| GADSDEN CENTRAL ACADEMY | Quincy | Combined | KG-12 | 10 | · |
| GADSDEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE | Quincy | High | 09-12 | 10 | · |
| GADSDEN VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Quincy | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Gadsden County
About Gadsden County
In Florida, Gadsden County is a low-population county of about 43,710 residents. 17 public schools across the county teaches about 4,633 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $48,801 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 29% meaningfully below the Florida median.
In terms of grade levels, Gadsden County comprises 8 elementary schools (2,174 students), 2 middle schools (748), 2 high schools (1,096), and 5 combined or other schools.
GADSDEN is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,633 students across Gadsden County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 13%: 5,317 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,633 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment climbed from 21% to 24%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Gadsden County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Gadsden County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data