Duval School District

1701 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32207-8152
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Duval School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 209 public schools serving 128,864 students in Duval School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Duval School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
209 Schools
4,235 Schools
# Students
128,864 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
7,126 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Duval 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (FL)
#49 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Duval  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duval  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duval  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Duval  School District and public school graduation rate of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.70
# American Indian Students
544 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5,651 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20,075 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
36%
# Black Students
54,277 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
42%
21%
# White Students
40,880 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
32%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
346 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7,091 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,316
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
10,597
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
10,132
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10,087
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10,589
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
9,968
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
10,340
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,703
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
10,140
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
9,387
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
10,164
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
10,344
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,010
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,087
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,147 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,512 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$1,437 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart display total revenue of Duval  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,355 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart display total spending of Duval  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,147
$12,135
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Duval  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,512
$11,783
This chart display average spending per public school student in Duval  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Duval School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5942
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
John Stockton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4827 Carlisle Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 381-3955
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #44.
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4763 Sutton Park Ct
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #66.
Alimacani Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2051 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 221-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #77.
River City Science Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7450 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #88.
James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #99.
Chet's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13200 Chets Creek Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-6390
Grades: K-5
| 1,127 students
Rank: #1010.
Atlantic Beach Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
298 Sherry Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5924
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
San Pablo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 18th Ave N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5947
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1212.
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1313.
Neptune Beach Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1515 Florida Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 247-5954
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #1414.
River City Science At Mandarin
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10911 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 855-8010
Grades: K-8
| 869 students
Rank: #1515.
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2445 San Diego Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,111 students
Rank: #1616.
New Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3613 New Berlin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 714-4601
Grades: K-5
| 1,205 students
Rank: #1717.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 645 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Loretto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Loretto Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 260-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 959 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Seabreeze Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Seabreeze Ave
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5900
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2020.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 950 students
Rank: #2121.
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #2222.
Paxon School/advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #2323.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14799 Bartram Springs Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 1,108 students
Rank: #2424.
Fishweir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2525.
Duval Charter At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Grades: K-8
| 1,263 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 3rd St N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5929
Grades: 6-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Kernan Trail Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1310
Grades: K-5
| 648 students
Rank: #2828.
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10600 Hornets Nest Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 260-5820
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #2929.
San Mateo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Baisden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 696-8750
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Anchor Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 Wonderwood Dr
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(904) 247-5996
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Lavilla School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-6069
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Rank: #3232.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 221-7169
Grades: PK-5
| 789 students
Rank: #3333.
Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13333 Lanier Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 696-8758
Grades: K-5
| 666 students
Rank: #3434.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Grades: 6-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #3535.
Duval Charter School At Flagler Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12755 Flagler Center Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 899-1010
Grades: K-8
| 937 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Duval School District?
Duval School District manages 209 public schools serving 128,864 students.
What is the rank of Duval School District?
Duval School District is ranked #49 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duval School District?
42% of Duval School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duval School District?
Duval School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Duval School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,512 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 209 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 128,864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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