Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1701 N Davis St,  Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
3.8
3.9
1,130 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Tyrus Lyles
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
27
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
37.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
20%
State Average
22%
Science
14%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
575:1

Student Diversity

Female
61.2%
Male
38.8%
Black
53.4%
White
16.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.9%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
5.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#20 Best Public MS in Florida
#25 Best Magnet HS in Florida
#39 Best College Prep Public HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Florida 336 Students
University of Florida 254 Students
University of Central Florida 223 Students
Florida State University 192 Students
University of South Florida 146 Students
Florida A&M University 140 Students
Jacksonville University 121 Students
University of Miami 100 Students
Florida State College at Jacksonville 88 Students
Florida Atlantic University 86 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 128 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 69 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Business 34 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 31 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 25 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Chemistry 23 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 162 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/6/2024
there is a solid amount of racism between students and/or teachers. but there are really good opportunities
4.0 Alum
4/21/2024
Great administration, Dr Sowell was the best with our Senior Class of 2023 and we were all prepared for college as our next step in life. I wish they had more diverse high school activities like dance or cheer or black student union, the school is more academic based with little to no extra curricular activities like regular high schools.
4.0 Senior
1/18/2024
The school itself is really good with the classes for APs being large from Ap environmental science to Ap Calculus that prepared me and my colleagues for what the work and what we would learn in college. The teachers in this schools are amazing and love to their job with all of them going out of there way to make sure you have an understanding of there subject like my Math teacher goes out his way to explain and tell all on the subject helping nearly all of us pass the class. The only bad thing would be the cafeteria food, it usually is bad with nearly nothing usually fresh but edible and I hope this would change for my school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 21 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/21/2022
Best English teacher ever. Mrs. Lee taught my child in 7, 8, and 9 th grades. She is amazing...not just good. She guided my child, grew her up and taught grammar, literature and testing strategies. From a very low level student, my child is now excelling because of Mrs. Lee's care and attention. She...
5.0 other
8/31/2020
professional and excellent always friendly and understanding. thank you Darnell Cookman for every thing
5.0 parent
8/30/2020
Excellent -My student has been in DC for 5 years now and I think it is one of the best schools in the district. She has felt very supported and done well there. I have enjoyed being actively involved with the school.
5.0 parent
8/30/2020
As a parent they get a 10 due the overall communication with parents

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Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Jacksonville, FL and is served by the Duval County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,130 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Darnell Cookman Middle/High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $291,954. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mt. Herman Exceptional Student Center, HORIZON INSTITUTE-0521, Stanton College Preparatory, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Darnell Cookman Middle/High School.

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