Very Good
#1387 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 37% in state
Grand Ridge School
Middle School · Jackson · Grand Ridge, FL
A Jackson middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
6925 FLORIDA ST, Grand Ridge, FL 32442
- Math 44% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Ridge School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grand Ridge School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,575
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in JACKSON
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graceville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 474 | Compare → |
| Hope SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 103 | Compare → |
| Jackson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 79 | Compare → |
| Malone SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jackson
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #8 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Ridge School is listed in JACKSON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Ridge School
Grand Ridge School is a public middle school in Grand Ridge, FL, part of Jackson, serving approximately 329 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,387 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Ridge School
What grades does Grand Ridge School serve?
Grand Ridge School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Grand Ridge School?
Grand Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Ridge School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Ridge School rank in FL?
Grand Ridge School ranks #1,387 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Grand Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grand Ridge School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Ridge School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grand Ridge School a charter school?
No, Grand Ridge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Ridge School a Title I school?
No, Grand Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Ridge School?
53.5% of students at Grand Ridge School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (850) 482-9835
- Area population (ZIP 32442)
- 3,709
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32442; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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