For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,693 students in Gadsden County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Gadsden County, FL are Gadsden Central Academy, Crossroad Academy and Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gadsden County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gadsden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Gadsden County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crossroad Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gadsden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Crossroad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 Strong Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-9626
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-9626
Grades: PK-12
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: #44.
Gadsden County High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27001 Blue Star Hwy
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2300
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,059 students
Rank: #55.
Carter Parramore Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Grades: 4-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden Technical College
Vocational School
201 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Gadsden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
613 Chattahoochee Street
Chattahoochee, FL 32324
(850) 663-4631
Chattahoochee, FL 32324
(850) 663-4631
Grades: 6-12
| 227 students
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1046 4th St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
27001 Blue Star Hwy
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2300
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2300
Grades: 8-12
| 794 students
Florida State Hospital Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1260 N Main St
Chattahoochee, FL 32324
(850) 663-7246
Chattahoochee, FL 32324
(850) 663-7246
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
201 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gadsden County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
135 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-965
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-965
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1131 Live Oak St Ste A
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 662-1240
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 662-1240
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
706 M L King Blvd
Gretna, FL 32332
(850) 856-5249
Gretna, FL 32332
(850) 856-5249
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
1210 Kemp Rd
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2750
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
264 Carver Avenue
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-6437
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 539-6437
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Midway Magnet Center (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
50 Mine Road
Midway, FL 32343
(850) 575-5366
Midway, FL 32343
(850) 575-5366
Grades: PK-3
| 80 students
500 West King Street
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-7557
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-7557
Grades: 4-12
| 77 students
4463 Bainbridge Hwy
Quincy, FL 32352
(850) 627-3442
Quincy, FL 32352
(850) 627-3442
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gadsden County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Gadsden County, FL include Gadsden Central Academy, Crossroad Academy and Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public high schools are located in Gadsden County?
7 public high schools are located in Gadsden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden County?
Gadsden County public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gadsden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gadsden County include: Carter Parramore Academy vs. Gadsden Central Academy, Carter Parramore Academy vs. Crossroad Academy, Crossroad Academy vs. Carter Parramore Academy
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