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Best Gadsden County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,705 students in Gadsden County, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 768 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Gadsden County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gadsden County, FL are Gadsden Elementary Magnet School, Greensboro Elementary School and Gadsden Central Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gadsden County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Gadsden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gadsden County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Providence Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-7557
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
559 Greensboro Hwy
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 442-6327
Gr: PK-3 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Crossroad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Strong Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-9626
Gr: PK-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Chattahoochee Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
335 Maple St
Chattahoochee, FL 32324
(850) 662-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
George W. Munroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 W King St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8800
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Havana Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 Kemp Rd
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2670
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
West Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Providence Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 442-9500
Gr: 4-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
James A. Shanks Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W King St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8737
Gr: 4-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Stewart Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
749 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-3145
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Gadsden County High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27001 Blue Star Hwy
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Carter Parramore Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Bold Step Infant Care
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Gr: PK | 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden Technical College
Vocational School
201 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden Virtual Franchise
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start Program
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-3861
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gadsden County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Gadsden County, FL include Gadsden Elementary Magnet School, Greensboro Elementary School and Gadsden Central Academy.
How many public schools are located in Gadsden County?
17 public schools are located in Gadsden County.
What percentage of students in Gadsden County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Gadsden County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden County?
Gadsden County public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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