Serving 1,130 students in grades 6-12, Darnell Cookman Middle/high School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School's student population of 1,130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
53%
21%
White
16%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darnell Cookman Middle/high School's ranking?
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School is ranked #837 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Darnell Cookman Middle/high School often compared to?
Darnell Cookman Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Darnell Cookman Middle/high School?
1,130 students attend Darnell Cookman Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School?
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Darnell Cookman Middle/high School offer ?
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Darnell Cookman Middle/high School part of?
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Darnell Cookman Middle/high School located?
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Urban Core.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 6/2/2023
Great school and student population.
5 2/4/2022
Very good school.
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