Jefferson County School District, Florida

Jefferson County School District is a unified school district in Jefferson County, Florida, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 15,091 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 598 sq mi (1,549 km²) of land.

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Jefferson County School District in Florida
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
15,091
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Jefferson County
Land area
598 sq mi (1,549 km²)
Median household income
$61,212 ± $4,158
Median home value
$232,600 ± $26,645
Water area
74.5 sq mi (193 km²)
State
Florida
Census code (GEOID)
1200990
Coordinates (central point)
30.396898, -83.921761

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Jefferson County School District, largest first

  1. Monticello (city)2,659 people
  2. Wacissa (CDP)355 people
  3. Aucilla (CDP)203 people
  4. Lloyd (CDP)187 people
  5. Waukeenah (CDP)115 people
  6. Lamont (CDP)78 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Leon County School District22 mi west
  2. Madison County School District27 mi east
  3. Thomas County School District, Georgia32 mi north
  4. Wakulla County School District34 mi southwest
  5. Taylor County School District34 mi southeast
  6. Brooks County School District, Georgia36 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Jefferson County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jefferson County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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