- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cross City, FL
Dixie County High School
Federal NCES profile for Dixie County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120045000626
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Cross City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie County High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie County High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cross City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Dixie County High School shrank from 714 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 120045000626 · Cross City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 20.8:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Anderson Elementary School (563 students)
Dixie County High School shrank from 714 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dixie County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dixie County High School
791 students
- James M. Ander
James M. Anderson Elementary School
563 students
- Old Town Eleme
Old Town Elementary School
517 students
- Ruth Rains Mid
Ruth Rains Middle School
431 students
- Kinder Cub Sch 121
Kinder Cub School Inc
121 students
What this shows Dixie County High School reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie County High School compares
Dixie County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Dixie County High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dixie reports $12,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixie County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Anderson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Town Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Rains Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinder Cub School Inc | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixie County High School
How many students attend Dixie County High School?
Dixie County High School has 791 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cross City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie County High School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixie County High School?
67.1% of students at Dixie County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie County High School?
The largest demographic group at Dixie County High School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Cross City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie County High School?
Dixie County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Dixie County High School rank among schools in Cross City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie County High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cross City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dixie?
Besides Dixie County High School, Dixie also operates James M. Anderson Elementary School (563 students), Old Town Elementary School (517 students), and Ruth Rains Middle School (431 students). See the Dixie district page for the complete list.