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JACKSON

Florida · Public School District
19
Schools
6,076
Students
$12,730
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
54.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
83.8%
Graduation Rate
-2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

JACKSON is a public school district in Florida serving 6,076 students across 19 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,730 is below the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (19)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COTTONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05459
MARIANNA K-8 SCHOOLKG–081,768
SNEADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04579
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL05–08326
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL06–12402
MARIANNA HIGH SCHOOL09–12634
SNEADS HIGH SCHOOL09–12360
THE DOVE (DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THRU VOC. ED.)06–1223
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,730-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
23%
State
51.6%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal
25.6%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (23%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
6,076
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.8%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JACKSON?
JACKSON has 19 public schools, serving a total of 6,076 students.
What is the graduation rate for JACKSON?
The graduation rate is 83.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JACKSON spend per student?
JACKSON spends $12,730 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JACKSON?
55% of students in JACKSON qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JACKSON?
No, JACKSON does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JACKSON serve?
JACKSON serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JACKSON?
The median opportunity score across schools in JACKSON is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.