FLDOE Releases School and District Grades

The Florida Department of Education has released its 2024–25 school and district grades, offering a closer look at academic performance across the state. Locally, Graceville School in Jackson County and Poplar Springs High School in Holmes County were included in the report, with both institutions earning “C” grades for the academic year.

Graceville School, located in the Jackson County School District, received a “C” letter grade based on a total of 572 points out of a possible 1,000, earning out of the 12 components evaluated. The school’s total percentage of possible points was 48%.

Several key performance indicators for Graceville that contributed to their score include:

• Grade 3 English Language Arts Achievement: 28%

• English Language Arts Achievement: 45%

• English Language Arts Learning Gains: 55%

• Mathematics Learning Gains: 38%

• Science Achievement: 49%

• Graduation Rate: 86%

• College and Career Acceleration: 64%

Graceville’s results reflect challenges in core academic subjects, particularly in math and reading, where performance was below the state average. However, the school showed stronger results in college and career acceleration, a promising indicator for students preparing for post-secondary pathways.

Despite the struggles in standardized assessments, Graceville tested 100% of eligible students, showing a strong commitment to full participation and data transparency. The school posted on its Facebook page, “We are excited to share that Graceville School has maintained our “C” school grade this year — and even more exciting, we grew by 4 overall points! This progress is a reflection of our hardworking students, dedicated staff, and supportive families and community. Together, we are moving forward, and we are so proud of the growth we’ve made! We’re already looking ahead with excitement and determination to continue growing in the 2025-2026 school year!”

Poplar Springs High School, located in the Holmes County School District, also received a “C” grade, with 671 points earned across 12 graded components. The school was one percentage point away from being a “B” school with a total score of 56%. Like Graceville, this reflects steady performance but highlights areas in need of growth.

Highlights of Poplar Springs’ report:

• Grade 3 English Language Arts: 52%

• English Language Arts Achievement: 51%

• English Language Arts Learning Gains: 51%

• Math Achievement: 55%

• Middle School Acceleration: 76%

• Graduation Rate: 95%

• College and Career Acceleration: 49%

Notably, Poplar Springs scored significantly higher than average in Middle School Acceleration and achieved an impressive graduation rate of 95%, indicating strong academic follow-through and student retention.

Both schools are part of districts that received overall “B” grades—with Jackson County earning 745 points and Holmes County earning 690. The district-level success shows that while individual schools like Graceville and Poplar Springs face academic hurdles, the overall support systems in both counties remain strong. Jackson County School District posted on its website, “Superintendent Hunter Nolen and the Jackson County School Board Members are pleased to announce the District’s continued student growth and achievement on state assessments. Overall, we increased 29 points to achieve a District Grade of a B. This is the highest scale score the District has ever received!”

As districts and schools prepare for the 2025–26 academic year, both communities can be proud of their students’ efforts while also recognizing the importance of continued academic support, targeted interventions, and resource development—especially in foundational subjects like English and Math.

The full school grades report is available through the Florida Department of Education website www.fldoe.org.

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