Total enrollment
701
-25 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Jefferson County
Florida · Public K-12
Across 6 public schools, Jefferson County, Florida serves roughly 701 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 22 residents. By grade band, the county runs 3 high schools.
7-year change in Jefferson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-2 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 19%
% Hispanic
19%
was 11%
% Black
58%
was 69%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
701
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,212
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.8%
Above Florida avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
3
32 students
Combined / other
3
669 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
JEFFERSON
701 students · 1 district in Jefferson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson 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+
19.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.4%
civilian labor
Median age
48
17.2% under 18
Test scores in Jefferson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 1 schools (ELA)
- JEFFERSON SCHOOLS K-12· 40.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON SCHOOLS K-12 | Monticello | Combined | PK-12 | 669 | · |
| TURNING POINT | Monticello | High | 06-12 | 32 | · |
| BABIES/TAP | Monticello | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
| JEFFERSON VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Monticello | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| JEFFERSON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Monticello | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| JEFFERSON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Monticello | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Jefferson County
About Jefferson County
Across the sparse Florida county of Jefferson County of about 15,091 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 701 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,212, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% lower than the Florida median.
In terms of grade levels, Jefferson County consists of 3 high schools (32), and 3 combined or other schools.
JEFFERSON is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 701 students across Jefferson County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 701 students, contracted 3% from the 726 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Jefferson County lost 2 schools, going from 4 to 2. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment contracted from 69% to 58%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Jefferson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data