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Hamilton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,590 students in Hamilton School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Hamilton School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,425 Schools
# Students
1,590 Students
2,018,686 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
118,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
38%
% Black
34%
21%
% White
35%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,587 is higher than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,213 is higher than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,587
$12,026
Spending / Student
$12,213
$11,677
Best Hamilton School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: K-11 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Hamilton County Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5686 Us Highway 129 S
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-8000
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5683 Us Highway 129 S
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Gr: 6-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
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