Grand Ridge is located in Northwest Florida, 45 minutes west of Tallahassee and 40 minutes southeast of Dothan, Alabama.
Serving 329 students in grades 5-8, Grand Ridge School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Ridge School's student population of 329 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1887
Colors
Grey, Royal blue
School Rankings
Grand Ridge School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Ridge School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1231 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
71%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: American Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Ridge School's ranking?
Grand Ridge School is ranked #1231 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Grand Ridge School often compared to?
Grand Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sneads Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Grand Ridge School?
329 students attend Grand Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Grand Ridge School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Ridge School?
Grand Ridge School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Ridge School offer ?
Grand Ridge School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Ridge School part of?
Grand Ridge School is part of Jackson School District.
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