Cottondale High School

2680 Levy St
Cottondale, FL 32431
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Top 30%
Serving 400 students in grades 6-12, Cottondale 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 50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cottondale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cottondale High School's student population of 400 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Cottondale 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 Cottondale High School is 0.47, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1094 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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50%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cottondale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cottondale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
36%
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Black
14%
21%
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White
71%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Cottondale High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Cottondale High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cottondale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cottondale High School's ranking?
Cottondale High School is ranked #1094 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cottondale High School often compared to?
Cottondale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marianna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cottondale High School?
The graduation rate of Cottondale High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cottondale High School?
400 students attend Cottondale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cottondale High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottondale High School?
Cottondale High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cottondale High School offer ?
Cottondale High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cottondale High School part of?
Cottondale High School is part of Jackson School District.

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School Reviews

5   4/15/2016
As a student at Cottondale High School I will say that I absolutely love it. I love this school, because I can have a good relationship with all my teachers and I know that even years after I graduate I will be able to come back and thank them for everything they have did. CHS has many wonderful teachers who really do care about the well being of their students and for that I wouldn't want to be at any other school. My teachers try their very best to make sure that we understand what they are teaching, which is very important. They never let us give up, they tell us to keep moving and get the job done not to just get by, but to succeed in what we are doing in the classroom and also in life.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alexi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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