Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jacksonville, Florida 32209 · Duval
#81 of 576 high schools in Florida
#3074 of 16,910 nationally
About Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is a public high located in Jacksonville, in the Duval school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,068 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 81st of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,068.
There are 170 schools in Jacksonville; Darnell Cookman Middle/High School ranks 27th of 164 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.4
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 Darnell Cookman Middle/High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John E. Ford K-8 School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
631 students · 819 m away
Stanton College Preparatory
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,270 students · 967 m away
Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 1.1 km away
Springfield Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students · 1.3 km away
Lavilla School of the Arts
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students · 1.5 km away
Andrew Jackson High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
839 students · 2.1 km away
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students · 2.1 km away
Kipp V.o.i.c.e Academy
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
898 students · 2.2 km away
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
245 students · 2.3 km away
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
405 students · 2.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darnell Cookman Middle/High School a good school?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School has a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #81 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 Darnell Cookman Middle/High School rank in Florida?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School ranks #81 of 576 high schools in Florida and #3074 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Darnell Cookman Middle/High School?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School had 1,068 students in 2025.
Is Darnell Cookman Middle/High School a elementary school or a high school?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Darnell Cookman Middle/High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Darnell Cookman Middle/High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.