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Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 93% of Florida high schools

Summary

Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School in Florahome, FL, is a small public school serving 537 students in grades 7 through 12 within the Putnam County School District, and it stands out as a high-performing academic powerhouse despite serving a community where roughly 35-45% of students are economically disadvantaged.

The most striking feature of Q.I. Roberts is its exceptional academic performance, which far exceeds both its district and state averages. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved a 97% proficiency rate in Algebra 1, compared to the state average of 63%, and a 94% proficiency rate in 10th-grade English Language Arts, versus the state average of 61%. This pattern of outperforming the state by 20-30 percentage points is consistent across nearly every subject. In fact, Q.I. Roberts is ranked 55th out of 838 high schools in Florida (93rd percentile), while its district peers Palatka Junior - Senior High School and Interlachen Junior-Senior High School rank in the bottom 21st percentile. Even more impressive, Q.I. Roberts outperforms schools in the wealthier Clay County district, such as Clay High School and Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High, in nearly every academic metric, despite having a similar or lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Another remarkable aspect is the school's ability to maintain a near-perfect graduation rate—100% in four of the last five years—even while facing a high chronic absenteeism rate of 42.7%. This "chronic absenteeism paradox" suggests that Q.I. Roberts has exceptionally effective instructional strategies and strong support systems that help students succeed when they are in class. The school also demonstrates impressive efficiency, spending $11,161 per student—less than some of its lower-performing peers—while generating far better academic outcomes. For parents seeking a school that consistently delivers top-tier results against the odds, Q.I. Roberts is a standout choice that proves excellence is possible regardless of a school's socioeconomic context.

537

Students ?

20.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,161

Per pupil spending ?

35.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140

(386) 659-1737

District: Putnam

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.1%

Hispanic:

12.1%

African American:

11.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 87th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (91% vs 65% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school91%

District avg51%

Florida avg65%

Middle school

13^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 8 pts since 2017

From top 9% (2017) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

55^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4High Schools in the Putnam

62^nd of 70Putnam 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	95.8	13 of 1216	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	96.3	12 of 1205	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	96.0	18 of 1196	98.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.6	20 of 1177	98.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.7	25 of 1148	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	95.6	25 of 1136	97.8%	★★★★★
2017	89.2	96 of 1031	90.7%	★★★★★
2014	34.0	660 of 999	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.0	560 of 956	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.8	495 of 897	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	52.3	462 of 891	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.9	461 of 839	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.5	391 of 780	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.7	382 of 740	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.0	481 of 736	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	42.8	414 of 675	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	43.8	366 of 602	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	43.4	363 of 593	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	82.3	55 of 838	93.4%	★★★★★
2025	77.7	90 of 844	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.0	92 of 807	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	83.7	52 of 792	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	81.5	61 of 774	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	76.6	78 of 746	89.5%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	91 of 734	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	79.0	61 of 716	91.5%	★★★★★
2017	66.8	137 of 714	80.8%	★★★★☆
2016	73.3	91 of 693	86.9%	★★★★☆
2014	82.7	63 of 687	90.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 197%+34 vs state

Math96%+35 vs state

Civics94%+17 vs state

English Language Arts92%+31 vs state

US History91%+17 vs state

Biology 189%+15 vs state

Geometry75%+19 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, July 29, 2018

This school is challenging but SO worth it .... It is a private school education in s public school setting ... The administration is amazing! 💕 Close Quote

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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	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
Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School	Public	7-12	901 State Road 100	Florahome	32140	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 659-1737	537	26	20.6	35.2%	355 (66.1%)	63 (11.7%)	65 (12.1%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.1%)	82.3	55^th of 838 public high schools	93.4%		77.7	90^th of 844 public high schools	89.3%	35		94.0	93.0	87.0	94.0			96.0		97.0	75.0	89.0	91.0	94.0	$11,161	$1,598	$9,563
Interlachen Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	126 N State Rd 315	Interlachen	32148	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 684-2115	999	49	20.3	57.8%	677 (67.8%)	105 (10.5%)	163 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.8%)	19.9	665^th of 838 public high schools	20.6%		20.6	662^nd of 844 public high schools	21.6%	3		36.0	30.0	37.0	34.0		3.0	19.0	18.0	25.0	46.0	54.0	65.0	44.0	$13,079	$1,866	$11,214
Palatka Junior - Senior High School	Public	7-12	302 Mellon Rd	Palatka	32177	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 329-0577	1,568	68	23.0	51.5%	778 (49.6%)	579 (36.9%)	143 (9.1%)	10 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (3.4%)	18	677^th of 838 public high schools	19.2%		18.6	672^nd of 844 public high schools	20.4%	5		52.0	45.0	40.0	35.0		13.0	55.0	32.0	43.0	23.0	35.0	54.0	61.0	$10,492	$1,606	$8,884
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	900 Orchid Ave	Keystone Heights	32656	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-7775	1,139	68	16.8	59.6%	1,009 (88.6%)	25 (2.2%)	64 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.2%)	50.3	336^th of 838 public high schools	59.9%		50.3	331^st of 844 public high schools	60.8%	5		56.0	44.0	63.0	51.0		44.0	73.0	48.0	59.0	59.0	67.0	69.0	84.0	$12,136	$662	$11,474
Hawthorne Middle/High School	Public	6-12	21403 SE 69th Ave	Hawthorne	32640	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 481-1900	472	18	26.7	67.4%	194 (41.1%)	203 (43.0%)	29 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.5%)	23.6	641^st of 838 public high schools	23.5%		20.1	665^th of 844 public high schools	21.2%	24	40.0	35.0	42.0	58.0	40.0	22.0	21.0	18.0	39.0	45.0	29.0	55.0	60.0	43.0
Florida Youth Challenge Academy	Public	9-12	Rte 1 Box 550	Starke	32091	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 682-4036	17	6	2.8	17.6%	9 (52.9%)	4 (23.5%)	4 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Clay High School	Public	9-12	2025 Fl-16	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-7175	1,776	84	21.2	51.6%	1,174 (66.1%)	210 (11.8%)	264 (14.9%)	20 (1.1%)	8 (0.5%)	7 (0.4%)	93 (5.2%)	56.7	259^th of 838 public high schools	69.1%		56.1	250^th of 844 public high schools	70.4%	9				61.0	71.0					45.0	48.0	81.0	87.0		$9,111	$372	$8,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School

What district is Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School in?

Putnam

How many students attend Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 537 students attended Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School?

Students at Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School are 66% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School a good school?

Yes. Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School ranks in the top 6.6% of Florida high schools.

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