For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,471 students in the neighborhood of Urban Core, Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Urban Core are Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, Gateway Community Services and Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Urban Core, Jacksonville, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Urban Core, Jacksonville, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Grades: 6-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Community Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Bridier St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 646-4889
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 646-4889
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Milnor St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6570
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6570
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #55.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3723 Franklin St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6620
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6620
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1424 Franklin St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6700
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Urban Core, Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Urban Core, Jacksonville, FL include Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, Gateway Community Services and Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Urban Core, Jacksonville, FL?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Urban Core, Jacksonville, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Urban Core, Jacksonville, FL?
the neighborhood of Urban Core, Jacksonville, FL public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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