For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,269 students in Jackson County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, FL are Hope School, Cottondale High School and Grand Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2958 Cherokee Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Cottondale High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2680 Levy St
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821
Grades: 6-12
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Ridge School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6925 Florida St
Grand Ridge, FL 32442
(850) 482-9835
Grand Ridge, FL 32442
(850) 482-9835
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Malone School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5361 9th St
Malone, FL 32445
(850) 482-9950
Malone, FL 32445
(850) 482-9950
Grades: PK-12
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Marianna K-8 School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3807 Caverns Rd
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9609
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9609
Grades: K-8
| 1,775 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #77.
Poplar Springs High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3726 Atomic Dr
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Grades: PK-12
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
Graceville School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brown St
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4451
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4451
Grades: PK-12
| 474 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9666
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Wide Gifted Program
Special Education School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)
Alternative School
5229 Ezell Rd
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2903 Jefferson Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1961 Lockey Drive
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9003
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9003
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
4685 Meadowview Road
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-6090
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-6090
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
District Wide Homebound Program (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Dozier Ii (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4111 South St
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-0245
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-0245
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Dozier School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4111 South St
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-5972
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-5972
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
4258 2nd Ave
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9607
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9607
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
5331 Alabama St
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4402
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4402
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Graceville Vocational Youth Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5229 Ezell Rd
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Jackson County School-sunland (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3700 Connally Dr
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9139
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9139
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jackson County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0p O Box 5958
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-120
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-1200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2971 Guyton St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9617
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9617
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4144 South St
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9609
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9609
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2958 Cherokee St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9611
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9611
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, FL include Hope School, Cottondale High School and Grand Ridge School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
13 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson County include: Poplar Springs High School vs. Graceville School, Poplar Springs High School vs. Cottondale High School, Graceville School vs. Cottondale High School
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