Cottondale High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cottondale, Florida 32431 · Jackson
#229 of 576 high schools in Florida
#6902 of 16,910 nationally
About Cottondale High School
Cottondale High School is a public high located in Cottondale, in the Jackson school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 419 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 229th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 419.
There are 2 schools in Cottondale; Cottondale High School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cottondale High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cottondale High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cottondale Elementary School
Cottondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students · 670 m away
Jackson County Early Childhood Center
Marianna · Public other · Grades PK–PK
129 students · 13 km away
Jcsb Tapp Contract Site
Marianna · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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375 students
Holmes County High School
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464 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottondale High School a good school?
Cottondale High School has a Success Index (US) of 55.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #229 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cottondale High School rank in Florida?
Cottondale High School ranks #229 of 576 high schools in Florida and #6902 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottondale High School?
Cottondale High School had 419 students in 2025.
Is Cottondale High School a elementary school or a high school?
Cottondale High School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cottondale High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Cottondale High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.