July 1, 2026 – We did it again! Duval County Public Schools has earned an "A" grade for the second consecutive year, according to newly released data from the Florida Department of Education. District leaders say the achievement is especially significant because it comes under more rigorous state grading requirements.
"This 'A' grade reflects the extraordinary work happening across Team Duval every day," said Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent of Schools. "Our students, teachers, administrators, support staff, families, and School Board members rose to meet higher expectations, and together we proved that excellence isn't a one-time accomplishment—it's something we continue to build upon. Earning an 'A' again, under a tougher grading system, shows Duval continues to Deliver."
Team Duval improved or maintained performance in 11 of the 12 calculated components used to determine the district grade. The district also met grading criteria that required 12 more overall points to earn an "A" than in the previous year.
Other significant results include:
· 98% of traditional district schools earned an A, B, or C grade
· English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency saw the district's largest increase, improving by 4 percentage points.
· Math Lowest Performing Quartile Gains decreased by 4 percentage points.
· Richard L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy earned an A rating for the first time since the 1999–2000 school year.
· Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary School improved two letter grades, moving from a C to an A.
· Jacksonville Beach Elementary School remains a top-rated elementary school in the state.
· George W. Carver Elementary School improved from a D to a C.
· Mandarin Oaks Elementary School improved from a B to an A.
· Fort Caroline Middle School earned its first-ever B rating.
· Joseph Stilwell Middle School improved from a C to a B.
· Andrew Jackson High School and Jean Ribault High School maintained their A ratings.
· Edward H. White High School maintained its first-ever B rating and is just one percentage point away from earning an A.
Other notable achievements include nine schools that increased from a B to an A:
· Biscayne Elementary
· Chimney Lakes Elementary
· Frank H Peterson Academies of Technology
· Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary
· Mandarin Oaks Elementary
· New Berlin Elementary
· R.L. Brown Elementary
· Seabreeze Elementary
· Venetia Elementary
Additionally, nine schools increased from a C to a B
· Anchor Academy
· Cedar Hills Elementary
· Don Brewer Elementary
· Fort Caroline Middle
· Hidden Oaks Elementary
· Jacksonville STEM Academy
· Joseph Stilwell Middle
· Parkwood Heights Elementary
· Twin Lakes Academy Middle
"This recognition belongs to educators and to our entire community," said Dr. Bernier. "Strong public schools help build a stronger Jacksonville. Every improvement we make opens more opportunities for our students and strengthens the future workforce and quality of life across Northeast Florida. This achievement reflects what we can accomplish when we work together on behalf of children."