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Newberry High School

Q: Is Newberry High School a good school?

Newberry High School ranks 459 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

459^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 45% of Florida high schools

Summary

Newberry High School is a mid-sized public school in Newberry, FL, serving 791 students in grades 8 through 12, and is part of the Alachua district, which ranks in the 29th percentile among Florida districts. The school’s most standout feature is its exceptional graduation rate, which has consistently exceeded 94% over the last five years, reaching 96.1% in the most recent data—this outperforms the district (87.7%), the state (92.2%), and every nearby school, including the higher-ranked F. W. Buchholz High School (95.6%) and Bell High School (86.6%). However, this strength contrasts with a sharp decline in state ranking, dropping from the 76th percentile (4-star) in 2022-2023 to the 45th percentile (2-star) in 2025-2026, a steeper fall than any nearby peer.

Academically, Newberry shows inconsistent performance by subject. It excels in Biology 1 and US History End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with US History proficiency at 80% in 2024-2025, well above the state average of 71%. Yet, it struggles significantly in math, with Algebra 1 proficiency plummeting from 66% in 2022-2023 to just 40% in 2025-2026, far below the state average of 63%. This dramatic two-year decline in math is not mirrored in other subjects or at nearby schools, pointing to a specific issue with math instruction or curriculum. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with a rate of 31.1% in 2023-2024, higher than at higher-performing schools like Trenton High School (16.4%) and Bell High School (18.3%).

Interestingly, Newberry spends more per student ($9,508) than the higher-performing F. W. Buchholz High School ($8,066), yet achieves lower test scores and a lower ranking, raising questions about resource allocation. The school is located near the Gilchrist district, which is ranked 6th out of 70 (91st percentile) and includes schools like Bell and Trenton that consistently outperform Newberry on state assessments. This suggests that Newberry’s challenges may be tied to the broader Alachua district’s systemic issues rather than the school alone. For parents, Newberry offers a strong commitment to graduating students, but the recent decline in math scores and rising absenteeism warrant close attention.

791

Students ?

21.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

47.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 SW 258th St
Newberry, FL 32669

(352) 472-1101

District: Alachua

Feeder schools for Newberry High School:

Elementary:	Archer Elementary
	Newberry Elementary School
Middle:	Oak View Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

African American:

27.9%

Hispanic:

13.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (56% vs 64% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 23 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

459^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 13High Schools in the Alachua

50^th of 70Alachua among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	41.0	459 of 838	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.3	330 of 844	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.4	264 of 807	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	192 of 792	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	46.0	325 of 774	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.1	289 of 746	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.8	321 of 734	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	280 of 716	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.2	338 of 714	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.7	255 of 693	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.2	205 of 687	70.2%	★★★★☆
2013	57.9	218 of 648	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.2	212 of 606	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.7	323 of 622	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.6	321 of 620	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.8	326 of 587	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.4	350 of 577	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.8	282 of 563	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	44.6	283 of 477	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	48.7	277 of 487	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	64.4	171 of 484	64.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History69%-5 vs state

Biology 168%-6 vs state

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

Geometry45%-11 vs state

Algebra 140%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newberry High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	400 SW 258th St	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 472-1101	791	36	21.7	47.2%	387 (48.9%)	221 (27.9%)	106 (13.4%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (8.5%)	41	459^th of 838 public high schools	45.2%		50.3	330^th of 844 public high schools	60.9%	129				56.0	63.0					40.0	45.0	68.0	69.0
Santa Fe College High School Dual Enrollment	Public	11-12	3000 NW 83rd St	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 395-5490	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology	Public, Charter	9-12	3000 NW 83rd St	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 955-4444	133	5	26.6	39.8%	51 (38.3%)	42 (31.6%)	18 (13.5%)	11 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.3%)	72.7	117^th of 838 public high schools	86.0%		68.6	156^th of 844 public high schools	81.5%	39				81.0	84.0					68.0	67.0	83.0	80.0
Siatech Mycroschool Inc.	Public, Charter	9-12	7022 NW 10th Pl	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 333-7952	97	1	97.0	55.7%	17 (17.5%)	55 (56.7%)	18 (18.6%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.2%)	4.5	743^rd of 838 public high schools	11.3%		1.6	822^nd of 844 public high schools	2.6%	79					20.0						0.0	0.0	35.0
Bronson Middle/High School	Public	6-12	351 Ishie Ave	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 486-5261	537	28	19.2	56.4%	334 (62.2%)	69 (12.8%)	110 (20.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	34.8	537^th of 838 public high schools	35.9%		32.5	556^th of 844 public high schools	34.1%	19	44.0	65.0	52.0	57.0	51.0	56.0	55.0	23.0	31.0	40.0	46.0	63.0	56.0	71.0	$11,145	$1,314	$9,831
Trenton High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	1013 N Main St	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 463-3210	701	41	17.0	40.2%	531 (75.7%)	50 (7.1%)	89 (12.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	57.7	248^th of 838 public high schools	70.4%		61.2	205^th of 844 public high schools	75.7%	43	64.0	68.0	59.0	71.0	73.0	70.0	71.0	79.0	49.0	44.0	77.0	74.0	69.0	81.0	$11,076	$572	$10,505
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	310 NW 11th Ave	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 463-3200	26	0		15.4%	21 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.5%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Santa Fe High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	16213 NW Us Highway 441	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 462-1125	1,132	47	24.0	41.6%	652 (57.6%)	218 (19.3%)	155 (13.7%)	27 (2.4%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (6.6%)	46.8	383^rd of 838 public high schools	54.3%		50.9	324^th of 844 public high schools	61.6%	59				60.0	59.0					24.0	62.0	66.0	70.0
Levy Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	480 Marshburn Dr	Bronson	32621	Levy County	Levy	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 486-5231	4	0			4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
F. W. Buchholz High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	5510 NW 27th Ave	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6702	2,416	88	27.5	34.5%	1,058 (43.8%)	586 (24.3%)	403 (16.7%)	152 (6.3%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	210 (8.7%)	61.4	209^th of 838 public high schools	75.1%		60.3	218^th of 844 public high schools	74.2%	9				70.0	70.0					48.0	60.0	77.0	83.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Newberry High School

What schools feed into Newberry High School?

Newberry High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Archer Elementary
Elementary : Newberry Elementary School
Middle : Oak View Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Newberry High School?

Students at Newberry High School are 49% White, 28% African American, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Newberry High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 791 students attended Newberry High School.

Is Newberry High School a good school?

Newberry High School ranks 459^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Newberry High School in?

Alachua

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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