Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) is the public school district that serves the families and children residing in the urban, suburban, and rural areas of the City of Jacksonville and Duval County, Florida.

The district is managed by the Duval County School Board and the Superintendent, Christopher Bernier.

[6] The district's administrative offices are primarily located on the south bank of the St. Johns River in a six-story building at 1701 Prudential Drive.

The current School Board members, in order of district number, are Kelly Coker, April Carney, Cindy Pearson, Darryl Willie, Warren Jones, Charlotte Joyce and Lori Hershey.

In addition to the required courses, offer a theme or focus that allows students to explore a special interest, talent or skill in fields such as the arts, aviation, culinary skills, language, law & legal occupations, mathematics, public service, science and technology.

[14] Newsweek also publishes a "Catching Up" list of 33 disadvantaged schools nationwide that challenge their students to participate in Advanced Placement programs which offer better instruction and a stimulating curriculum designed to improve academic skills and prepare for college.

Based on FCAT Data, among the state's 72 school districts, Duval County rates as follows: High schools—51, Middle Schools—52, Elementary Schools—42.

The Jacksonville metropolitan area, including surrounding Clay, Baker, Nassau and St. Johns counties, has a population of more than 1,000,000 residents.

The Duval County Public School District includes the beach communities, as well as the City of Baldwin.

Aaron Harvey, a father of one of the students, found his child's note, written in crayon, and brought it to public attention.

[19] In response, Nikolai Vitti, then the superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, stated "The Justice Teaching activity on constitutional rights that was conducted at Cedar Hills Elementary School is consistent with our efforts to broaden civics-based education and develop critical thinking skills among our students.