Gadsden School District
School District · Quincy, Florida
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
16
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,705
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
16
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,705
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#35 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,871
+$2,110 vs Florida median
District size
4,705 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Gadsden ranks #35 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Gadsden's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chattahoochee Elementary School (8.3/10), George W. Munroe Elementary School (8.0/10), and Stewart Street Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gadsden schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Gadsden
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattahoochee Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | George W. Munroe Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Stewart Street Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Havana Magnet School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Crossroad Academy | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | James A. Shanks Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Gadsden Elementary Magnet School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Gadsden County High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Carter Parramore Academy | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Greensboro Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gadsden
Gadsden is a Quincy, Florida school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 4,705 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $13,871 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Gadsden demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chattahoochee Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Gadsden students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gadsden, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gadsden with test data.
Schools in Gadsden
16 schoolsElementary Schools6
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Quincy
- Total Enrollment
- 4,705
- Teachers (FTE)
- 287
- District spending per student
- $13,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gadsden?
Gadsden has 16 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gadsden?
The average composite rating for Gadsden is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Gadsden?
Gadsden's district-level spending was $13,871 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gadsden?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gadsden is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gadsden?
Chattahoochee Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gadsden with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Gadsden?
Across schools in Gadsden with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gadsden compare to other districts in Florida?
Gadsden has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 16 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.8%
How we rate schools
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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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