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Jay High School

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Jay High School ranks 404 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

404^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 52% of Florida high schools

Summary

Jay High School is a mid-sized public school in the rural town of Jay, Florida, serving 498 students in grades 7 through 12 within the Santa Rosa County School District, where over half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate of 97.7%, which has remained above 95% for five years, including a perfect 100% in 2021-2022, significantly outperforming the state average of 92.2% and its nearest comparable neighbor, Northview High School (95.4%).

Academically, Jay High School shows notable strengths and some areas for growth. Its 10th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 71% is a standout, far exceeding both the district average (66%) and the state average (61%), and it is 23 percentage points higher than Northview’s 48%. The school also excels in Biology 1 (68%) and US History (69%), suggesting strong performance in content-heavy subjects. However, math proficiency is a relative weakness, with Algebra 1 proficiency at 52%—below district and state averages—and 8th-grade science at 39% lags behind the district’s 60%. Chronic absenteeism at 24.4% is lower than Northview’s 36% but remains above pre-pandemic levels, indicating a lingering challenge.

Despite these strong outcomes, Jay High School’s overall state ranking has gradually declined from the 70th percentile in 2017-2018 to the 52nd percentile in 2025-2026, suggesting it is not improving as quickly as other schools statewide. Notably, the school spends $13,253 per student—slightly more than Northview—yet achieves substantially better academic results, pointing to effective use of resources and strong school leadership. For parents, Jay High School offers a safe, high-graduation-rate environment with standout literacy instruction, though families should be aware of the school’s math performance and ongoing attendance concerns.

498

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,253

Per pupil spending ?

54.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3741 School St
Jay, FL 32565

(850) 675-4507

District: Santa Rosa

Feeder schools for Jay High School:

Elementary:

Jay Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2016 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (58% vs 63% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

!Civics scores 15 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg68%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

770^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 28 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to bottom 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

404^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 48% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 6High Schools in the Santa Rosa

22^nd of 70Santa Rosa 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	40.4	770 of 1216	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.8	687 of 1205	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.4	667 of 1196	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.2	424 of 1177	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.4	416 of 1148	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.4	433 of 1136	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.1	651 of 1099	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.4	436 of 1035	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.0	381 of 1031	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.5	352 of 997	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.5	296 of 999	70.4%	★★★★☆
2013	66.0	317 of 956	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.9	385 of 897	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.8	396 of 891	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.5	216 of 839	74.3%	★★★★☆
2009	78.4	147 of 780	81.2%	★★★★☆
2008	83.0	100 of 740	86.5%	★★★★☆
2007	75.9	158 of 736	78.5%	★★★★☆
2006	81.3	106 of 675	84.3%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	45.3	404 of 838	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.6	315 of 844	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	329 of 807	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.5	354 of 792	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.2	329 of 774	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.6	306 of 746	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.3	289 of 734	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.3	213 of 716	70.3%	★★★★☆
2017	54.0	249 of 714	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.3	212 of 693	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.0	259 of 687	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.4	149 of 648	77.0%	★★★★☆
2012	62.0	146 of 606	75.9%	★★★★☆
2011	73.2	158 of 622	74.6%	★★★★☆
2010	81.5	91 of 620	85.3%	★★★★☆
2009	81.9	85 of 587	85.5%	★★★★☆
2008	75.9	123 of 577	78.7%	★★★★☆
2007	77.3	104 of 563	81.5%	★★★★☆
2006	65.3	159 of 477	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	84.2	61 of 487	87.5%	★★★★☆
2004	76.7	95 of 484	80.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History69%-5 vs state

Biology 168%-6 vs state

Civics62%-15 vs state

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

Geometry57%~ state avg

Math53%-5 vs state

Algebra 152%-11 vs state

Science39%-13 vs state

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

This is an amazing school with teachers who care about all aspects of the kids that go to school here. 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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Jay High School	Public	7-12	3741 School St	Jay	32565	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 675-4507	498	28	17.7	54.2%	471 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	45.3	404^th of 838 public high schools	51.8%		51.6	315^th of 844 public high schools	62.7%	89	47.0	60.0	58.0	71.0	51.0	54.0	39.0	52.0	57.0	68.0	69.0	62.0	$13,253	$700	$12,554
Northview High School	Public	9-12	4100 W Highway 4	Century	32535	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 761-6000	527	30	17.5	34.5%	384 (72.9%)	78 (14.8%)	31 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.6%)	38.7	487^th of 838 public high schools	41.9%		36.2	509^th of 844 public high schools	39.7%	22			50.0	48.0				30.0	45.0	74.0	75.0		$12,869	$804	$12,064

Frequently Asked Questions about Jay High School

What is the racial makeup of Jay High School?

Students at Jay High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Jay High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 498 students attended Jay High School.

What schools feed into Jay High School?

Jay High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jay Elementary School

Is Jay High School a good school?

Jay High School ranks 404^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Jay High School in?

Santa Rosa

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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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