For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,844 students in Marianna, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 256 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Marianna, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Marianna, FL are Hope School, Marianna High School and Marianna K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marianna, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Marianna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marianna, FL (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.
Marianna High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3546 Caverns Rd
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9605
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9605
Grades: 9-12
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
4283 Kelson Ave
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9698
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9698
Grades: PK
| 174 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
Rank: n/an/a
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Marianna, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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 schools in Marianna, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Marianna, FL include Hope School, Marianna High School and Marianna K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in Marianna?
10 public schools are located in Marianna.
What percentage of students in Marianna go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Marianna are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marianna?
Marianna public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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