Best Public Schools in Zip Code 32217


Summary:

The 32217 zip code area in Duval County, Florida is home to 5 diverse schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. While the schools in this area vary significantly in their performance and characteristics, two standout institutions emerge - Samuel W. Wolfson High School and Duval Virtual Instruction Academy.

Samuel W. Wolfson High School is an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top 5% of Florida high schools with a 5-star rating. The school boasts a remarkable 98.8% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the Duval district and state averages. Its students also excel academically, with 79-100% proficient or better in various end-of-course exams and 10th grade English Language Arts assessments. In contrast, Duval Virtual Instruction Academy, as an alternative virtual school, faces unique challenges, with a lower 4-year graduation rate of 60.8% and generally lower test scores compared to the district and state.

The data also reveals stark contrasts in the socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes of the schools in the 32217 zip code area. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Alfred I. Dupont Middle School and Kings Trail Elementary School, tend to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Conversely, Seaside Community Charter School stands out with a very low free/reduced lunch rate of 0.62% and a more diverse student population, highlighting the importance of school choice and diversity in the region.








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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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