Summary:
The 11 schools in zip code 32351 (Quincy, FL) serve students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the Gadsden County School District, a district ranked 65th out of 70 in Florida, where high poverty and chronic absenteeism are significant challenges.
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is the standout performer, ranking in the 57th percentile statewide with a 3-star rating. It boasts a 100% proficiency rate in 3rd Grade Math and Algebra 1, the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area (32.2%), and the lowest student-teacher ratio (11:1). In contrast, Crossroad Academy, an alternative school, is also a high achiever with a 100% graduation rate and strong math and civics scores. On the other end, Carter Parramore Academy faces extreme challenges, with a 96.7% chronic absenteeism rate and 0% proficiency in several subjects, despite having the highest per-student spending at $42,678. Other elementary schools like George W. Munroe Elementary School and Greensboro Elementary School show pockets of strength in 3rd Grade Math, achieving proficiency rates above the state average.
Chronic absenteeism is the core issue, with rates at most schools far exceeding the state average of 31.4%, including Stewart Street Elementary School (50.4%), James A. Shanks Middle School (54.8%), and West Gadsden Middle School (56.9%). The only traditional high school, Gadsden Technical College, has a tiny enrollment of 10 students, meaning most high schoolers likely attend schools outside this zip code or are served by alternative schools like Crossroad Academy. The data shows that high spending is most effective when paired with a stable, engaged student body, as seen at Gadsden Magnet, while schools like Gadsden Central Academy and Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program serve the most at-risk populations with mixed results.
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