Alachua School District
School District · Gainesville, Florida
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
58
30 elem, 10 mid, 16 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
58
30 elem, 10 mid, 16 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#39 of 70
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,075
$686 vs Florida median
District size
28,749 students
Much larger than Florida median
About Alachua
Alachua is a Gainesville, Florida school district serving 58 schools. The district educates 28,749 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $11,075 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Alachua demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Boulware Springs Charter, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Alachua students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
The district includes 30 elementary schools , 10 middle schools , and 16 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Alachua, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alachua with test data.
Schools in Alachua
58 schools Elementary Schools 30
Middle Schools 10
High Schools 16
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Gainesville
- Total Enrollment
- 28,749
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,662
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alachua?
Alachua has 58 schools in total — 30 elementary, 10 middle, and 16 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alachua?
The average composite rating for Alachua is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alachua?
Alachua spends $11,075 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alachua?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alachua is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alachua?
Boulware Springs Charter is the highest-rated school in Alachua with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Alachua?
Across schools in Alachua with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alachua compare to other districts in Florida?
Alachua has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 58 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in FL
Compare Alachua with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
- St. Lucie (53)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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