Dixie County High School

Summary:

Dixie County High School is a public high school located in Cross City, Florida, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 714 students. The school is part of the Dixie District, which is ranked 35 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dixie County High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.65%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Gilchrist Virtual Franchise, Trenton High School, Bell High School, and Chiefland Middle High School, which have more diverse student populations. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.8% to 92.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, Dixie County High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 52.9% to 65.2% in recent years, which is much higher than the nearby schools and the state average.

Dixie County High School's test scores are generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and 8th grade Science. However, the school performs better in subjects like Biology 1 and US History. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.32% to 70.45% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Dixie County High School, ranging from $9,521 to $11,494 in recent years, the lower academic outcomes suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 17924 SE Hwy 19
       Cross City, FL  32628


(352) 541-6252

District: Dixie

SchoolDigger Rank:
365th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,523 Help


Feeder schools for Dixie County High School:

Elementary:    James M. Anderson Elementary School
    Old Town Elementary School
Middle:    Ruth Rains Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  714

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
African American:
6.7%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Compare Details Dixie County High School ranks worse than 69.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dixie County High School ranks better than 54.8% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dixie County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), African American (6.7%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixie County High School is 18.7. (See more...)
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Compare Dixie County High School employs 38 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixie County High School is $10,523.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dixie County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dixie County High School 835th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Dixie County High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Dixie County High School 365th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Dixie County High School in the ranking list.)

Dixie:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixie 35th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dixie County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.39 785th 1177 33.3%
2024 32.28 835th 1196 30.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dixie County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.27 310th 484 36.0%
2005 34.93 347th 487 28.7%
2006 40.52 312th 477 34.6%
2007 45.57 319th 563 43.3%
2008 55.44 267th 577 53.7%
2009 51.98 310th 587 47.2%
2010 52.94 326th 620 47.4%
2011 63.48 231st 622 62.9%
2012 51.71 224th 606 63.0%
2013 59.52 200th 648 69.1%
2014 40.79 403rd 687 41.3%
2016 42.81 350th 693 49.5%
2017 39.68 382nd 714 46.5%
2018 34.55 427th 716 40.4%
2019 43.70 344th 734 53.1%
2021 39.66 371st 746 50.3%
2022 40.14 385th 774 50.3%
2023 39.77 390th 792 50.8%
2024 44.83 365th 807 54.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Dixie County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Open Quote This school, for lack of a better term, is heck. There are fights weekly, much discrimination (especially against lgbt students) and the school has bad policies. If you get beat up, even if you don't fight back, you will get punished no questions asked. The best thing I can say about this school is that they at least have minor accommodations for mentally disabled people and the teachers try their best to try and teach the students, the majority of which will not pay attention. They really need to work on their help with people that have depression and anxiety because, frankly, a single poster in a busy hallway isn't going to do much. This goes for all schools in the district so, for the love of your child, do not send them here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dixie County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 654 72 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1989 634 74 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1990 632 68 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1991 694 67 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1992 663 70 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1993 735 70 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1994 790 77 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 872
1995 514 54 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1996 514 54 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1997 544 51 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1998 577 62 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1999 588 63 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2000 573 62 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2001 588 69 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 531 71 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2003 531 71 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2004 543 66 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 544 65 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 552 57 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2007 557 59 2 7 1 n/a n/a 2 628
2008 557 59 0 5 1 n/a n/a 3 625
2009 497 47 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 549
2010 471 52 0 7 1 n/a n/a 7 538
2011 443 51 0 11 2 0 9 0 516
2012 430 48 0 19 1 0 10 0 508
2013 445 48 0 20 0 0 18 0 531
2014 433 48 0 21 1 0 14 0 517
2015 432 39 1 21 1 0 18 0 512
2016 450 43 2 17 1 0 20 0 533
2017 416 37 4 18 1 0 16 0 492
2018 428 46 3 22 0 0 20 0 519
2019 442 43 3 20 0 1 22 0 531
2020 443 43 3 21 2 1 21 0 534
2021 415 28 1 20 0 0 18 0 482
2022 613 46 6 32 1 0 31 0 729
2023 583 48 6 45 3 0 29 0 714

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dixie County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 42.0 17.3 34.1
1989 713 47.0 15.1 22.3
1990 706 47.0 15.0 32.7
1991 769 46.0 16.7 29.6
1992 742 48.0 15.4 35.3
1993 812 48.0 16.9 36.2
1994 872 49.0 17.8 45.4
1995 569 37.0 15.4 46.6
1996 569 37.0 15.4 46.6
1997 599 37.0 16.2 43.6
1998 646 37.0 17.5 42.4
1999 655 36.0 18.2 46.7
2000 639 37.0 17.3 40.5
2001 664 34.0 19.5 46.7
2002 612 35.0 17.5 52.9
2003 612 35.0 17.5 52.9
2004 620 33.0 18.8 52.9
2005 619 33.0 18.8 55.6
2006 614 33.0 18.6 53.3
2007 628 34.0 18.5 54.6
2008 625 34.0 18.4 56.1
2009 549 34.3 18.0 57.3
2010 538 27.0 19.9 62.1
2011 516 28.0 18.4 58.3
2012 508 33.0 15.3 63.4
2013 531 27.0 19.6 99.4
2014 517 26.0 19.8 99.4
2015 512 28.0 18.2 99.4
2016 533 29.0 18.3 99.4
2017 492 28.0 17.5 52.2
2018 519 28.0 18.5 65.7
2019 531 30.0 17.7 58
2020 534 32.0 16.6 55.2
2021 482 33.0 14.6 53.3
2022 729 40.0 18.2 65.3
2023 714 38.0 18.7 70.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dixie County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 42.0 17.3 34.1
1989 713 47.0 15.1 22.3
1990 706 47.0 15.0 32.7
1991 769 46.0 16.7 29.6
1992 742 48.0 15.4 35.3
1993 812 48.0 16.9 36.2
1994 872 49.0 17.8 45.4
1995 569 37.0 15.4 46.6
1996 569 37.0 15.4 46.6
1997 599 37.0 16.2 43.6
1998 646 37.0 17.5 42.4
1999 655 36.0 18.2 46.7
2000 639 37.0 17.3 40.5
2001 664 34.0 19.5 46.7
2002 612 35.0 17.5 52.9
2003 612 35.0 17.5 52.9
2004 620 33.0 18.8 52.9
2005 619 33.0 18.8 55.6
2006 614 33.0 18.6 53.3
2007 628 34.0 18.5 54.6
2008 625 34.0 18.4 56.1
2009 549 34.3 18.0 57.3
2010 538 27.0 19.9 62.1
2011 516 28.0 18.4 58.3
2012 508 33.0 15.3 63.4
2013 531 27.0 19.6 99.4
2014 517 26.0 19.8 99.4
2015 512 28.0 18.2 99.4
2016 533 29.0 18.3 99.4
2017 492 28.0 17.5 52.2
2018 519 28.0 18.5 65.7
2019 531 30.0 17.7 58
2020 534 32.0 16.6 55.2
2021 482 33.0 14.6 53.3
2022 729 40.0 18.2 65.3
2023 714 38.0 18.7 70.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dixie County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $284 (3.1%) $8,877 (96.9%) $9,161
2019 $306 (3.1%) $9,436 (96.9%) $9,741
2020 $490 (4.9%) $9,507 (95.1%) $9,998
2021 $1,156 (10.1%) $10,337 (89.9%) $11,494
2022 $1,326 (13.9%) $8,194 (86.1%) $9,521
2023 $2,024 (19.2%) $8,499 (80.8%) $10,523

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixie County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 344th of 734 High schoolsRanks 390th of 792 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Dixie County High School)6041
 19%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Dixie)6041
 19%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dixie County High School)5042
 8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Dixie)5142
 9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Dixie County High School)5548
 7%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Dixie)5549
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Dixie County High School)7746
 31%
   End of Course US History (Dixie)7746
 31%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Dixie County High School)4249
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Dixie)5449
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Dixie County High School)4542
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Dixie)4542
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students531714
 34.5%
African American4348
 11.6%
American Indian03
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic2045
 125%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White442583
 31.9%
Two or More Races2229
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58%70.4%
 12.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dixie County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 714 students attended Dixie County High School.

Students at Dixie County High School are 82% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Dixie County High School ranks 365th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Dixie County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : James M. Anderson Elementary School
Elementary : Old Town Elementary School
Middle : Ruth Rains Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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