Enrollment
652
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marianna, FL
Marianna High School
Federal NCES profile for Marianna High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120096001065
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marianna High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Marianna · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marianna High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marianna High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Marianna, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marianna High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marianna High School
Marianna High School is a mid-sized high school in Marianna, Florida, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 652 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 612 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #493, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% 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 109 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jackson also operates Marianna K-8 School (1,685 students) and Sneads Elementary School (574 students) alongside Marianna 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 Marianna High School compares
Marianna 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$12,182
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 109 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 50.9%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Marianna High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson, which includes Marianna High School.
$12,182
Per student
+9%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 51.6%
Federal 25.6%
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 Marianna High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianna K-8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sneads Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malone School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottondale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottondale High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marianna High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high 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 (~652 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marianna High School
How many students attend Marianna High School?
Marianna High School has 652 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marianna, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marianna High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marianna High School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marianna High School?
35.8% of students at Marianna High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marianna High School?
The largest demographic group at Marianna High School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Marianna, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marianna High School?
Marianna High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Marianna High School rank among public schools in Marianna?
By Resource Investment Index, Marianna High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Marianna, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marianna on the city page.
Is Marianna High School a good school?
Marianna High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Jackson?
Besides Marianna High School, Jackson also operates Marianna K-8 School (1,685 students), Sneads Elementary School (574 students), and Malone School (559 students). See the Jackson district page for the complete list.
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