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 400 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 38% (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 13:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graceville School's student population of 400 students has grown by 177% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1885
School Calendar
School Motto
Small Town…Big Thinkers!
School Rankings
Graceville School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 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
#2531 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
The Tigers Mascot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graceville School's ranking?
Graceville School is ranked #2531 out of 3,662 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?
38% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Graceville School?
400 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, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graceville School?
Graceville School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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