Jackson County Public Schools

Welcome to the Jackson County School Board in beautiful Marianna, Florida! We are very proud of our 17 schools with over 500 teachers who educate and serve our 7,161 students. Educational excellence is of paramount importance in Jackson County! Access to institutions of higher education is within easy reach: Chipola College (Marianna), Florida State University (Panama City Campus), and Gulf Coast Community College (Panama City). Come join us and see all that we have to offer! Hidden in the heart of Northwest Florida's panhandle, Jackson County holds pristine natural treasures and a tradition of southern charm and hospitality. It's a part of Florida that enjoys the benefits of a long-standing agreement between Mother Nature and Father Time - an agreement to preserve 'The Very Nature of Florida'. Jackson County offers an abundance of recreational and cultural activities. We enjoy year round outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, hunting, golf, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and many more great outdoor activities and cultural events for all ages. Jackson County Florida is a great place to live, work, and play! Located near Interstate 10 and U.S. Highways 231 and 90, we are under an hour's drive from the World's Most Beautiful Beaches; Panama City, Florida and about an hour's drive from the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee and from the major airports in Tallahassee, Panama City and Dothan, Alabama. Our county is truly a visitor's oasis. New citizens and visitors will find expanding opportunities in a growth economy as well as a safe and enjoyable environment making it a great place to live, work, and play. Growing families and visitors alike will discover a better quality of life. To those of you looking for the best place to raise your children, we invite you to stay because you have found it! We have excellent schools and a quiet, family-oriented, All-American way of life. Enjoy our small towns or live in the county.

The Mission of the Jackson County School Board is Success for all Learners.

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