Public schools in Marianna, FL
12 open public schools with an address in Marianna, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,510
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Marianna public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Marianna, FL: 1 elementary, 3 high, 8 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,510 students, an average of 209 per school. The largest campus is Marianna K-8 School (1,685 students).
Every listed school belongs to Jackson. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Marianna
Elementary schools in Marianna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna K-8 School Jackson | KG–08 | 1,685 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Marianna
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Jail Instruction Jackson · Alternative School | 09–12 | 1 | — | |
| Jackson County Teen Parenting Program Jackson · Alternative School | 06–12 | 6 | — | |
| Marianna High School Jackson | 09–12 | 652 | 18.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Marianna
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dist Wide Gifted Program Jackson · Special Education School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Dist Wide Homebound Program Jackson · Special Education School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hope School Jackson · Special Education School | PK–12 | 103 | 8.6:1 | |
| Jackson County Home/Night Instruction Jackson · Alternative School | KG–12 | 2 | — | |
| Jackson Virtual Franchise Jackson · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Jackson Virtual Instruction Program Jackson · Virtual | KG–12 | 39 | — | |
| Jackson Virtual School Jackson · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Opportunity Center of Jackson County Schools Jackson · Alternative School | PK–12 | 22 | 3.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.5%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black34.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Marianna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,510 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marianna
How many public schools are in Marianna, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Marianna: 1 elementary, 3 high, 8 combined or other. Together they reported 2,510 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marianna?
All listed public schools with an address in Marianna belong to Jackson. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Marianna?
Marianna High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marianna, with 652 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marianna?
No school with an address in Marianna is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marianna schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marianna public schools is 11.5:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Marianna guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities