Dixie School District
School District · Cross City, Florida
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,445
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Evaluating Dixie?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dixie as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Old Town Elementary School
Old Town · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
James M. Anderson Elementary School
Cross City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ruth Rains Middle School
Cross City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#22 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,445
+$684 vs Florida median
District size
2,071 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Dixie ranks #22 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Dixie's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Old Town Elementary School (8.8/10), James M. Anderson Elementary School (7.6/10), and Ruth Rains Middle School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dixie
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Town Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | James M. Anderson Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Ruth Rains Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Dixie County High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dixie
Dixie is a Cross City, Florida school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,071 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. The district invests $12,445 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Dixie demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Old Town Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Dixie students show an average math proficiency of 56.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dixie, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dixie with test data.
Schools in Dixie
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Cross City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,071
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dixie?
Dixie has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dixie?
The average composite rating for Dixie is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dixie?
Dixie spends $12,445 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dixie?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dixie is 17.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dixie?
Old Town Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dixie with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Dixie?
Across schools in Dixie with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dixie compare to other districts in Florida?
Dixie has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 7 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
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Compare Dixie 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)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
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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