For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 5,342 students in Jackson County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, FL are Sneads Elementary School, Hope School and Cottondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sneads Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1961 Lockey Dr
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9003
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9003
Gr: PK-4 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Cottondale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2766 Levy St
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9820
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Cottondale High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2680 Levy St
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821
Gr: 6-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Grand Ridge School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6925 Florida St
Grand Ridge, FL 32442
(850) 482-9835
Grand Ridge, FL 32442
(850) 482-9835
Gr: 5-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Malone School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5361 9th St
Malone, FL 32445
(850) 482-9950
Malone, FL 32445
(850) 482-9950
Gr: PK-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-8 | 1,775 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Poplar Springs High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3726 Atomic Dr
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-6260
Gr: PK-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Graceville School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brown St
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4451
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-4451
Gr: PK-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Dove (Developing Opportunities Thru Voc. Ed.)
Alternative School
5229 Ezell Rd
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Jackson County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1961 Lockey Drive
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9003
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9003
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
4685 Meadowview Road
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-6090
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-6090
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 47%
District Wide Homebound Program (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Dozier School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4111 South St
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-5972
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 718-5972
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Graceville Vocational Youth Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5229 Ezell Rd
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Graceville, FL 32440
(850) 263-2950
Gr: 8-12
Jackson County School-sunland (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3700 Connally Dr
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9139
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9139
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
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32447
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, FL include Sneads Elementary School, Hope School and Cottondale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Poplar Springs High School vs. Graceville School, Marianna K-8 School vs. Sneads Elementary School, Grand Ridge School vs. Sneads Elementary School
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