For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,482 students in Cross City, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Cross City, FL are James M. Anderson Elementary School and Dixie County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cross City, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Cross City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cross City, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James M. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6251
Gr: PK-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Dixie County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17924 Se Hwy 19
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Gr: 7-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Dixie Teen Parent Preschool
Alternative School
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: K-12 | 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kinder Cub School Inc
Charter School
149 Ne 221st Ave
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-0002
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-0002
Gr: PK-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cross City, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Cross City, FL include James M. Anderson Elementary School and Dixie County High School.
How many public schools are located in Cross City?
6 public schools are located in Cross City.
What is the racial composition of students in Cross City?
Cross City public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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