Summary:
The 18 schools in Jacksonville's 32210 zip code, part of the Duval County district, serve a diverse range of students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, but the area is marked by stark contrasts in performance and challenges.
One school stands out dramatically: John Stockton Elementary School is a top performer, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide with exceptional test scores and a low chronic absenteeism rate of just 12.9%. In contrast, most other schools struggle significantly. For example, KIPP Impact Academy and School Of Success Academy-Sos face severe challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates above 53% and state rankings in the bottom 5th percentile. The two high schools, Edward H. White High School and Frank H. Peterson Academies, boast high graduation rates (over 98%), yet their academic proficiency in core subjects like Algebra 1 and English Language Arts remains well below state averages, suggesting a gap between graduation and readiness.
A critical takeaway is that chronic absenteeism is the most pervasive issue, averaging 52.3% across the zip code—far above the state average of 31.4%. Schools with lower absenteeism, like Lake Shore Middle School (37.0%), tend to perform slightly better than peers with higher rates, such as Westside Middle School (62.7%). Additionally, spending does not guarantee success: Oak Hill Academy spends $28,895 per student but has no recent performance data, while John Stockton spends just $9,295 and excels. For parents, this means focusing on attendance and school culture may be more important than per-student spending when evaluating options in this area.
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