For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,123 students in Dixie County, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 95 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Dixie County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Dixie County, FL are Old Town Elementary School, James M. Anderson Elementary School and Ruth Rains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixie County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Dixie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dixie County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Se 136th Ave
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
James M. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Grades: PK-4
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth Rains Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
981 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6254
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6254
Grades: 5-7
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Dixie County High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17924 Se Hwy 19
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Grades: 8-12
| 729 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Teen Parent Preschool
Alternative School
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kinder Cub School Inc
Charter School
149 Ne 221st Ave
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-0002
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-0002
Grades: PK-2
| 118 students
Dixie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16077 Ne 19 Hwy Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-6144
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-6144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dixie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1p.o. Box 890
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dixie County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Dixie County, FL include Old Town Elementary School, James M. Anderson Elementary School and Ruth Rains Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dixie County, FL?
8 public schools are located in Dixie County, FL.
What percentage of students in Dixie County, FL go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Dixie County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dixie County, FL?
Dixie County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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