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Dixie County Middle High School

Q: Is Dixie County Middle High School a good school?

Dixie County Middle High School ranks 765 th of 1224 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades 3-12

765^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,224 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 38% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Dixie County High School in Cross City, FL, serves 791 students in grades 7 through 12 and is the sole high school within the Dixie district, a rural area where 62.6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most significant challenge facing Dixie County High School is a severe chronic absenteeism rate of 53.5%—more than triple the rates at nearby Trenton High School (16.4%) and Bell High School (18.3%), and well above the state average of 31.4%. This persistent issue, which has remained above 50% for four years, directly impacts academic performance. While Dixie County’s graduation rate is a bright spot at 92.2% (matching the state average and exceeding Trenton’s 89.4% and Bell’s 86.6%), its test scores lag behind. For example, 10th-grade ELA proficiency is 47% compared to 73% at both Trenton and Bell, and 8th-grade math proficiency is 60% versus 90% at Bell. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (20:1) than Trenton (17:1) and Bell (18.3:1), suggesting larger class sizes.

Despite these struggles, there are positive signs. Seventh-grade students at Dixie County are outperforming the state average in ELA, with 65% proficiency versus 62% statewide, indicating a potential strength in middle school instruction. The school’s spending per student ($11,154) is comparable to its peers, suggesting the core issue is not funding but getting students into classrooms consistently. The contrast with the nearby Gilchrist district—where Trenton and Bell rank in the 91st percentile statewide—highlights deep-rooted differences in community engagement and educational culture, even though these schools are located within 20 miles of each other.

791

Students ?

20.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,154

Per pupil spending ?

62.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

17924 SE Hwy 19
Cross City, FL 32628

(352) 541-6252

District: Dixie

Feeder schools for Dixie County Middle High School:

Elementary:	Old Town Elementary School
Middle:	Ruth Rains Upper Elementary
Alternative:	Anderson Alternative Center

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

African American:

7.5%

Hispanic:

5.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 26th percentile in 2025 → 37th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 37th (2026) from a 26th-percentile low (2025)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (53% vs 63% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (54% vs 29% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 20 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg51%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

765^th of 1,224

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 4 pts since 2023

From bottom 33% (2023) to bottom 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

528^th of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to bottom 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Alternative Schools in the Dixie

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

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	40.8	765 of 1224	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.2	896 of 1205	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.3	835 of 1196	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.4	785 of 1177	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	35.5	528 of 841	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.0	592 of 844	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.8	365 of 807	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.8	390 of 792	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.1	385 of 774	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.7	371 of 746	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.7	344 of 734	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.5	427 of 716	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.7	382 of 714	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.8	350 of 693	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.8	403 of 687	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.5	200 of 648	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.7	224 of 606	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.5	231 of 622	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.9	326 of 620	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.0	310 of 587	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.4	267 of 577	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	45.6	319 of 563	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.5	312 of 477	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	34.9	347 of 487	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	42.3	310 of 484	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics74%-3 vs state

US History67%-7 vs state

Biology 159%-15 vs state

English Language Arts53%-8 vs state

Math52%-5 vs state

Algebra 143%-20 vs state

Geometry43%-13 vs state

Science33%-19 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

This school, for lack of a better term, is heck. There are fights weekly, much discrimination (especially against lgbt students) and the school has bad policies. If you get beat up, even if you don't fight back, you will get punished no questions asked. The best thing I can say about this school is that they at least have minor accommodations for mentally disabled people and the teachers try their best to try and teach the students, the majority of which will not pay attention. They really need to work on their help with people that have depression and anxiety because, frankly, a single poster in a busy hallway isn't going to do much. This goes for all schools in the district so, for the love of your child, do not send them here. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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
Dixie County Middle High School	Public, Alternative	3-12	17924 SE Hwy 19	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	No	(352) 541-6252	791	39	20.0	62.6%	646 (81.7%)	59 (7.5%)	44 (5.6%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (3.9%)								(n/a)					65.0	45.0	51.0	47.0					35.0	60.0		33.0	43.0	43.0	59.0	67.0	74.0	$11,154	$1,038	$10,116
Anderson Alternative Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	815 SE 351 Hwy	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 541-6251	563	30	18.7	71.9%	434 (77.1%)	45 (8.0%)	39 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (7.6%)								(n/a)																						$10,149	$1,874	$8,275
Digital Academy Of Florida	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	16077 SE Hwy 19	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 541-6335	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	41.0	37.0	26.0	36.0	42.0	51.0			31.0	26.0	12.0	20.0	32.0	32.0	15.0	27.0					57.0
Dixie Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	16077 SE Hwy 19	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 541-6335	7	0		—	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dixie County Middle High School

How many students attend Dixie County Middle High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 791 students attended Dixie County Middle High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dixie County Middle High School?

Students at Dixie County Middle High School are 82% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Dixie County Middle High School in?

Dixie

Is Dixie County Middle High School a good school?

Dixie County Middle High School ranks 765^th of 1224 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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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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