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Jackson County

Florida · Public K-12

In Jackson County, 23 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high. Combined enrollment is about 5,839 students.

7-year change in Jackson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,801
-847 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 57%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
30%
was 31%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
23
1 districts
Enrollment
5,839
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,149
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.9%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
5
2,859 students
Middle
1
359 students
High
6
1,456 students
Combined / other
11
1,165 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
JACKSON
5,839 students · 1 district in Jackson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson 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
White
66%
Hispanic
5%
Black
25%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
55%
Hispanic
6%
Black
30%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
18.9% under 18

Test scores in Jackson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. GRACEVILLE SCHOOL· 43.0%
  2. SNEADS HIGH SCHOOL· 55.0%
  3. GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL· 55.5%
  4. MARIANNA HIGH SCHOOL· 56.0%
  5. MARIANNA K-8 SCHOOL· 57.2%

See all 9 schools in Jackson County ranked by score →

All schools (23)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MARIANNA K-8 SCHOOLMariannaElementaryKG-081,685·
MARIANNA HIGH SCHOOLMariannaHigh09-12652·
SNEADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSneadsElementaryPK-04574·
MALONE SCHOOLMaloneCombinedPK-12559·
COTTONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCottondaleElementaryPK-05471·
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOLCottondaleHigh06-12419·
GRACEVILLE SCHOOLGracevilleCombinedPK-12400·
GRAND RIDGE SCHOOLGrand RidgeMiddle05-08359·
SNEADS HIGH SCHOOLSneadsHigh09-12340·
JACKSON COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERMariannaElementaryPK-PK129·
HOPE SCHOOLMariannaCombinedPK-12103·
CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHILDREN'S LEARNINGMariannaCombinedKG-1240·
JACKSON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMMariannaCombinedKG-1239·
THE DOVE (DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THRU VOC. ED.)GracevilleHigh06-1238·
JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLMariannaCombinedPK-1222·
JACKSON COUNTY TEEN PARENTING PROGRAMMariannaHigh06-126·
JACKSON COUNTY HOME/NIGHT INSTRUCTIONMariannaCombinedKG-122·
JACKSON COUNTY JAIL INSTRUCTIONMariannaHigh09-121·
DIST WIDE GIFTED PROGRAMMariannaCombinedKG-120·
DIST WIDE HOMEBOUND PROGRAMMariannaCombinedKG-120·
JACKSON VIRTUAL FRANCHISEMariannaCombinedKG-120·
JACKSON VIRTUAL SCHOOLMariannaCombinedKG-120·
JCSB TAPP CONTRACT SITEMariannaElementaryPK-PK0·

Cities in Jackson County

Marianna15 schoolsCottondale2 schoolsGraceville2 schoolsSneads2 schoolsGrand Ridge1 schoolMalone1 school

About Jackson County

Jackson County is a compact Florida county of about 48,250 residents, home to 23 public schools and roughly 5,839 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,149, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 28% below the Florida median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Jackson County covers 5 elementary schools (2,859 students), 1 middle school (359), 6 high schools (1,456), and 11 combined or other schools.

JACKSON is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,839 students across Jackson County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 13%: 6,648 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,801 in SY 2024-25. Jackson County now counts 17 public schools, down from 18 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Jackson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Florida has 23 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,839 students.
How many high schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Florida has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 1,456 students.
How many middle schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Florida has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 359 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Florida has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,859 students.
What is the largest school district in Jackson County?
JACKSON is the largest school district in Jackson County, serving approximately 5,839 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Jackson County?
Jackson County, Florida has a population of approximately 48,250, with a median age of 43. About 18.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jackson County?
Median household income in Jackson County is $49,149, below the Florida average of $68,377. About 14.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jackson County?
Approximately 15.1% of adults 25 and older in Jackson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jackson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 52.9% of students in Jackson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Florida county average of 51.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson County schools?
Across Jackson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.0 to 1.

Jackson County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data