Best Public Schools in Zip Code 32256

The zip code 32256 in Jacksonville, Florida is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 3 alternative schools, all part of the Duval County Public School District. While the district is ranked 54 out of 67 in Florida and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in this area stand out for their exceptional performance.

The Duval Charter At Baymeadows and River City Science Academy Innovation School, both charter elementary/middle schools, significantly outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Civics, and English Language Arts. In contrast, the Florida Cyber Charter Academy and its affiliated schools have lower test scores but maintain high graduation rates around 90%.

Across the schools in this zip code, graduation rates are generally high, around 90%, but chronic absenteeism rates are significantly higher than the state average, ranging around 31%. Spending per student varies widely, from $8,325 to $11,430, with the charter schools typically spending more per student than the traditional public schools. The student-teacher ratios also differ greatly, from 1:1 at the virtual schools to 23:1 at Atlantic Coast High School. The free/reduced lunch rates among the schools are equally diverse, from 7.79% at Florida Cyber Charter Academy at Clay to 81.65% at Duval Charter School at Southside.