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Best Leon County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 12,547 students in Leon County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Leon County, FL are Florida State University School, Lawton Chiles High School and Sail. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public high schools.
Leon County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawton Chiles High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Leon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida State University School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 School House Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Gr: K-12 | 1,851 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lawton Chiles High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7200 Lawton Chiles Ln
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-1756
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Sail
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2006 Jackson Bluff Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2468
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Leon County Virtual School Franchise
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
283 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7247
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Leon High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 E Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-1971
Gr: 9-12 | 1,793 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3838 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,822 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Ronellis Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Tallahassee Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 Artemis Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 296-1970
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
854 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Gr: K-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
James Rickards High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3013 Jim Lee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 414-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,718 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Amos P. Godby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-1325
Gr: 9-12 | 1,388 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Gretchen Everhart School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Mission Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Success Academy At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
854 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-2087
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Famu Drs Virtual Franchise
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Florida Scholars Academy
Alternative School
2737 Centerview Drive, Knight
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 717-2715
Gr: K-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Fsus Virtual School Franchise
3000 School House Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
526 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2533
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Leon County Jail
Alternative School
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 410-1249
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Leon Virtual Academy
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7804
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lively Technical College
Vocational School
500 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7555
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tallahassee Collegiate Academy
Charter School
444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 504-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Leon County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Leon County, FL include Florida State University School, Lawton Chiles High School and Sail.
How many public high schools are located in Leon County?
21 public high schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% 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 Leon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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