Enrollment
791
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixie County High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixie County High School
Dixie County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cross City, Florida, enrolling 791 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 791 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 960 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #717, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dixie also operates James M. Anderson Elementary School (563 students) and Old Town Elementary School (517 students) alongside Dixie County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dixie County High School compares
Dixie County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dixie, which includes Dixie County High School.
$11,407
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 57.2%
Federal 24.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~791 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Cross City on the city page.
Is Dixie County High School a good school?
Dixie County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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