Despite numerous challenges – including a global pandemic, an unprecedented national teacher shortage, and chronic student absenteeism – over 91% of our schools have achieved a grade of A, B, or C.
Student Achievement? We Have That!
Duval County Public Schools



About Us
Duval County Public Schools educates just over 130,000 students in the beautiful and fast-growing community of Jacksonville, Florida.
Team Duval educators work together every day to fulfill this vision:
That every student is inspired and prepared for success in college or a career, and life.


Why Team Duval?
Because if there is one phrase that describes Duval County Public Schools over the last several years, it is continuous quality improvement!
As one of Florida’s seven major metropolitan school districts, Duval has made extraordinary progress in student achievement with a “whole child” educational philosophy and relentless commitment to instruction excellence intentionally designed to prepare students for 21st century career and college.
Team Duval at a Glance
18th largest district in nation
197 schools
130,000+ students
11,000+ employees
Schools
Type of school | No. of schools |
PreK Center | 1 |
Elementary | 97 |
K-8 | 2 |
Middle | 23 |
6-12 | 2 |
High | 19 |
Virtual | 1 |
Charter Schools | 44 |
Exceptional Centers | 4 |
Alternative Schools | 4 |
Total = 197 |
Students
Type of school | No. of students |
Elementary | 47,319 |
K-8 | 2,136 |
6-12 | 2,530 |
Middle | 18,370 |
High | 29,952 |
Virtual | 738 |
Charter Schools | 26,837 |
Exceptional Centers | 958 |
Alternative Schools | 1,214 |
Total = 130,054 |
Employees
Employee type | No. of employees |
---|---|
Full-Time Staff | 10,500 |
Part-Time Staff | 1,060 |
Total = 11,560 |