Graceville High School is a public high school in Graceville, Florida. The school's teams compete with the Tigers mascot and the school colors are black, orange, and white. The school opened in 1885. In 2021, Graceville High School was ranked 516-602nd within Florida.
Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Graceville School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graceville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Graceville School's student population of 474 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 106% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1885
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Graceville School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graceville School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2674 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
53%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Tigers Mascot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graceville School's ranking?
Graceville School is ranked #2674 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Graceville School often compared to?
Graceville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottondale High School, Poplar Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graceville School?
The graduation rate of Graceville School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Graceville School?
474 students attend Graceville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Graceville School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graceville School?
Graceville School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Graceville School offer ?
Graceville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graceville School part of?
Graceville School is part of Jackson School District.
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