Top Rankings
Dixie School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,999 students in Dixie School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Dixie School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,194 Schools
# Students
1,999 Students
2,850,255 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
154,729 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dixie School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.8%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,419. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,615 is less than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,097 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$39,380 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,416
$14,419
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,615
$13,816
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dixie School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Se 136th Ave
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
James M. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Gr: PK-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Dixie County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17924 Se Hwy 19
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Gr: 7-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Teen Parent Preschool
Alternative School
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: K-12 | 7 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
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: PK-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dixie School District?
Dixie School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,999 students.
What is the rank of Dixie School District?
Dixie School District is ranked #43 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dixie School District?
83% of Dixie School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dixie School District?
Dixie School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Dixie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,615 is less than the state median of $13,816. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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