Summary:
The three public schools serving zip code 32565 in Jay, Florida—Jay High School (grades 7-12), Jay Elementary School (PK-6), and Chumuckla Elementary School (PK-6)—are part of the Santa Rosa County School District, which ranks in the 69th percentile statewide. With a total enrollment of 1,341 students, these schools show a clear contrast in performance: Jay Elementary stands out as the academic leader with a 4-star rating and strong math scores, while Jay High excels in keeping students on track, boasting a 97.7% graduation rate that far exceeds district and state averages.
Key metrics reveal notable differences between schools. Jay Elementary outperforms its peers in nearly every subject, with 81% of 5th graders proficient in math compared to just 37% at Chumuckla Elementary—a staggering 44-point gap. However, Chumuckla Elementary saw a dramatic 29-percentile-point drop in its overall ranking over two years, driven largely by that 5th grade math decline. Jay High shows mixed results: it beats the district in 10th grade ELA (71% vs. 66%) but lags in 8th grade science (39% vs. 60%). Spending also varies widely, with Jay High spending $13,253 per student—nearly $3,000 more than the elementary schools—yet not achieving proportionally higher test scores.
Interesting takeaways include a potential "feeder school" gap: Jay Elementary's 6th graders score 76% proficient in math, but Jay High's 7th graders drop to just 51%, suggesting a challenging transition. Chronic absenteeism is low across all schools, with Chumuckla Elementary at 17.6% and Jay High at 24.4%, both below the state average of 31.4%. The high graduation rate at Jay High, paired with below-average proficiency in Algebra 1 (52%) and Biology (68%), creates a paradox where students graduate but may not be fully prepared for college-level work. Overall, Jay Elementary offers the strongest academics, while Jay High is a standout for student retention.
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