Established in 1881, Sneads High School is a high school with grades 9–12. It is located in the rural countryside of Sneads, west of Tallahassee, in Jackson County, Florida. This school is administered by the Jackson County School Board and is one of 5 high schools in the county.
Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Sneads High 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sneads High School's student population of 357 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1881
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sneads High 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 Sneads High School is 0.50, 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
#2919 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
25%
21%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phillipe The Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sneads High School's ranking?
Sneads High School is ranked #2919 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sneads High School often compared to?
Sneads High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marianna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sneads High School?
The graduation rate of Sneads High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sneads High School?
357 students attend Sneads High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sneads High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sneads High School?
Sneads High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sneads High School offer ?
Sneads High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sneads High School part of?
Sneads High School is part of Jackson School District.
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