For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 3,192 students in Jackson County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, FL are Hope School, Cottondale High School and Malone School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Jackson County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marianna High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2958 Cherokee St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
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 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Marianna High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3546 Caverns Rd
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9605
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9605
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
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 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
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 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
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 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Sneads High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8066 Old Spanish Trl
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9007
Sneads, FL 32460
(850) 482-9007
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
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 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For The Advancement Of Children's Learning
Special Education School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Jackson County Home/night Instruction
Alternative School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Jail Instruction
Alternative School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Teen Parenting Program
Alternative School
2903 Jefferson St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, FL include Hope School, Cottondale High School and Malone School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
13 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Sneads High School vs. Marianna High School, Marianna High School vs. Sneads High School, Graceville School vs. Poplar Springs High School
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