Summary:
In zip code 32052, there is one high school, Hamilton County High School, serving grades 6 through 12 in Jasper, Florida, an area with a high poverty rate where over 72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Hamilton County High School is part of the Hamilton district, which ranks in the bottom 10% of Florida districts. The school itself has consistently received a 1-star rating for the past three years, placing it in the bottom quartile of high schools statewide. A major concern is the extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 49.4%, meaning nearly half of all students miss significant school days. This likely contributes to academic performance that falls well below state averages in nearly every subject, including Biology 1 (47% proficiency vs. 74% state) and US History (41% vs. 74% state). Despite these challenges, the school spends $13,296 per student, which is above the state average, suggesting funding alone is not the solution.
Interestingly, the school boasts a graduation rate of 92.9%, slightly above the state average, creating a paradox where most students graduate but many lack proficiency in core subjects like Algebra 1 and 10th-grade ELA. There is some inconsistency in year-over-year test scores, with 8th-grade math jumping from 45% to 58% proficiency, while 7th-grade math dropped. A bright spot is Civics, where students scored 70% proficiency, close to the state average of 77%, indicating a potential area of strength that could be replicated in other subjects. For parents, this school offers a supportive environment for graduation but faces significant hurdles in academic achievement and attendance that require attention.
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