Andrew Jackson High School vs Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Jackson High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
839 students
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,068 students
| Measure | Andrew Jackson High School Jacksonville, Florida | Darnell Cookman Middle/High School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #432 of 576 | #81 of 576 |
| National rank | #11179 of 16,910 | #3074 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 839 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 78% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 39.0).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 51%).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 48.2%).
- •Andrew Jackson High School does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 25.4).
- •Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 839.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Andrew Jackson High School better than Darnell Cookman Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Darnell Cookman Middle/High School ranks higher (70.9 vs 39.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Andrew Jackson High School and Darnell Cookman Middle/High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Jackson High School: 839. Darnell Cookman Middle/High School: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Jackson High School and Darnell Cookman Middle/High School rank in Florida?
Andrew Jackson High School is 432nd of 576 and Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is 81st of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).