For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,156 students in Cantonment, FL.
The top ranked public high school in Cantonment, FL is J. M. Tate Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cantonment, FL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cantonment have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Cantonment, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is J. M. Tate Senior High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cantonment, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. M. Tate Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1771 Tate Rd
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2300
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,156 students
Cantonment, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
648 Muscogee Rd
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2280
Cantonment, FL 32533
(850) 937-2280
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cantonment, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Cantonment, FL include J. M. Tate Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cantonment?
1 public high schools are located in Cantonment.
What is the racial composition of students in Cantonment?
Cantonment public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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