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The Duval Schools Difference

As one of Florida’s top metropolitan school districts, we have made extraordinary progress in student achievement with an unwavering focus on learning.

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Leighton

This 5th grader loves coming to school every day to see her friends and teachers.

Elementary
Student from Fort Caroline Middle School of the Visual and Performing Arts

Xhiani

A friendly environment helps this 8th grader have a wonderful year with her friends.

Middle School
High School Student

Jasper

This 12th grader and student-athlete is able to succeed with the support he needs.

High School

Explore Schools

From college acceleration to visual and performing arts and dual language to STEM, our schools have a unique focus geared toward every child.

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Academics

Learn more about our academic standards and how we prepare our students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Academics

Career Education

Discover career-pathways that prepare students for the workforce with engaging and interactive curriculum.

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Arts Programs

We embed arts education into the instructional experience for all students in addition to focused, specialized study.

Arts

Athletics

Building winners on and off the field through highly competitive sports in a safe environment.

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Duval County Public Schools at a Glance

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91%
A, B, or C Schools

91% A, B, or C Schools

Even with the state’s increased accountability standards, 91% of your district schools earned an A, B, or C grade compared to 78% of charter schools.

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92.2%
Graduation Rate in Traditional District High Schools

92.2% Graduation Rate

Our graduation rate for our traditional district high schools has steadily increased from 80.5% in 2013 to 92.2% in 2023.

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97.6%
Pass Rate in College-Credit Courses

Pass Rate in College-Credit Courses

We've made it possible for students to earn college credit while they're still in high school. Each of our high schools offers at least one pathway for students to begin working toward their college degree.

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100%
Student Access to Mental Health Therapists

Mental Health

Students attending any Duval County Public School have access to free mental health counseling.

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80%
Inclusion rate for Students with Disabilities

Inclusion rate for Students with Disabilities

We strive to keep students with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings to ensure exposure to the most rigorous instruction.

The Duval Schools Story

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Reason #15 Fun Classrooms
Girl holding a sign that states "Reason #23, Unmatched Experience"
Reason #23 Unmatched Experience
Boy holding a sign that states "Reason #8, College-bound"
Reason #8 College-bound
Boy holding a sign that states "Reason #12, Acceleration"
Reason #12 Acceleration
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GRASP, a School for Children with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalcula
Darnell-Cookman, School of the Medical Arts
Darnell-Cookman, School of the Medical Arts
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Fort Caroline Middle School of the Visual and Performing Arts
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More Reasons

Need more reasons to enroll? See how we serve all students and families.

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Parent Academy Participants
46
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
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Purple Star Schools of Distinction
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Join our Team!

Become one of 11,000 dedicated professionals who make a difference in the lives of children every day. Whether it’s as a teacher, bookkeeper, counselor, maintenance worker, or one of dozens of other roles, Team Duval employees work together to ensure children achieve academic excellence and are prepared to succeed in life, college, and their careers.

What’s Happening

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Every Student. Every Day.
Student working with medical equipment
Cada Estudiante. Cada Dia.
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Cada Aluno. Diariamente.
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كل طالب. كل يوم
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هر دانش آموز هر روز
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Каждый студент. Каждый день.