- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Darnell Cookman Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048002816
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #37 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darnell Cookman Middle/High School ranks #37 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 120048002816 · Jacksonville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,068 enr · 20.2:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 1,068
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
1,068 students
What this shows Darnell Cookman Middle/High School reports 1,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darnell Cookman Middle/High School compares
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.9%
Asian 15.3%
White 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Darnell Cookman Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darnell Cookman Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,068 students)
Frequently asked questions about Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
How many students attend Darnell Cookman Middle/High School?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,003 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darnell Cookman Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darnell Cookman Middle/High School?
46.8% of students at Darnell Cookman Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darnell Cookman Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is African American at 58.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darnell Cookman Middle/High School?
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Darnell Cookman Middle/High School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Darnell Cookman Middle/High School ranks #37 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Darnell Cookman Middle/High School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.