K-12 Schools

Duval County Public Schools is the 20th largest school district in the nation and the sixth largest school district in Florida. The district is committed to ensuring that students are prepared for success in college or a career, and life. In addition, the district will make sure its mission of providing educational excellence is reflected in every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day.

Number of Schools: 197

Elementary – 102
K – 6th Grade – 1
K-8th grade – 2
Middle – 24
6-12 School  – 2
High  – 19
Exceptional Schools – 6
Virtual School – 1
Alternative Schools -6
Charter Schools  – 34

Student Enrollment: 128,702

Elementary – 56,668
K-6th Grade – 282
K-8th grade – 1,843
Middle – 21,138
6-12 School  – 2,302
High  – 30,455
Exceptional Schools – 1,441
Virtual School – 303
Alternative Schools -2,319
Charter Schools  – 11,951

Graduation Rate: 76.6% (Federal Formula)
Dropout Rate: 5.3%
Student Ethnicity
African American- 44%
Caucasian –  36%
Hispanic – 10%
Multiracial – 5%
Asian – 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native – <1%
 
Number of Employees:
Full time staff: 11,876 (8,284 teachers)
Part time staff: 1,237