For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,615 students in Cross City, FL (there are , serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cross City, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Cross City, FL are James M. Anderson Elementary School, Ruth Rains Middle 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 50% (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 4/10, 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cross City, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James M. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Ruth Rains Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
981 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6254
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6254
Grades: 5-7
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Dixie County High School
(Math: 44% | 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
Grades: 8-12
| 669 students
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
Grades: PK
| n/a 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
Grades: K-12
| 5 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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 122 students
Cross City, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16077 Ne 19 Hwy Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-6144
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-6144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dixie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1p.o. Box 890
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 498-613
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16077 Se Hwy 19 Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
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, Ruth Rains Middle School and Dixie County High School.
How many public schools are located in Cross City?
7 public schools are located in Cross City.
What percentage of students in Cross City go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cross City are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
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 66% (majority Hispanic).
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