Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts is a secondary school within the Duval County Public Schools system in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. It is a National Blue Ribbon School as recognized by the US Department of Education. It is also an "A" school in Florida's grading system.
Serving 978 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 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School's student population of 978 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School is 0.64, 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
#1058 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darnell Cookman Middle/high School's ranking?
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School is ranked #1058 out of 3,704 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 Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 68% 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 87%.
How many students attend Darnell Cookman Middle/high School?
978 students attend Darnell Cookman Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School?
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Darnell Cookman Middle/high School offer ?
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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 Reviews
5 6/2/2023
Great school and student population.
5 2/4/2022
Very good school.
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