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Gadsden County district student body primarily comprised of Black students in 2023-24 school year

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FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education

Black students made up the largest ethnic group enrolled in Gadsden County County school districts during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Of the 4,705 students attending Gadsden County district schools, 70.9% were Black. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity in Gadsden County district (23%).

In the previous school year, black students were the most common group in Gadsden County district, representing 69.2% of the student body.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased by 1.9% when compared to the previous year.

Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.

According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.

Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.

Student Ethnicities in Gadsden County in 2023-24 School Year
Black [70.9%]Hispanic [23%]Ethnicities <5% [6.1%]
Students' Most Prevalent Ethnicity Percentage in Gadsden County Districts in 2023-24 School Year
DistrictMost prevalent ethnicityPercent of Total Student BodyTotal Enrollment
Gadsden County School DistrictBlack70%4,705

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