Summary:
The two public schools serving zip code 32460 in Sneads, FL, are Sneads Elementary School (Pre-K through 4th grade) and Sneads High School (9th through 12th grade), both part of the Jackson County School District, which ranks in the 31st percentile statewide.
Sneads Elementary School is the standout in this area, performing well above state averages across all tested subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, it ranked in the 75th percentile (4 stars), a significant improvement from the 64th percentile two years prior. For example, 86% of 3rd graders were proficient in Math compared to 66% statewide, and 70% were proficient in ELA versus 60% statewide. In contrast, Sneads High School presents a more concerning picture. While it ranked in the 50th percentile (3 stars) for 2025-2026, this is a drop from its 70th percentile (4 stars) ranking the prior year. Its Algebra 1 and Geometry proficiency rates are alarmingly low at just 23%, compared to state averages of 63% and 56% respectively. However, the high school does have bright spots in Biology 1 and US History, where 76% of students are proficient, matching or exceeding state averages.
The most critical issue for both schools is chronic absenteeism. Sneads High School has a staggering 48.3% chronic absenteeism rate, and Sneads Elementary School is not far behind at 43.1%, both dramatically higher than the state average of 31.4%. This attendance crisis is likely a primary driver of the academic struggles, especially at the high school level. Additionally, the high school spends over $2,200 more per student ($11,995) than the elementary school ($9,757), yet its academic outcomes are significantly worse, suggesting the additional funding is not translating into core academic gains. The primary challenge for the district is to understand why the strong foundation built at the elementary level is not being sustained through high school.
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