51爆料

Washington School District

652 3rd St
Chipley, FL 32428-1442
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Washington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,219 students in Washington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
51爆料s in Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
3,219 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Washington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#34 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
52%
52%
52%
52%
45%
52%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.70
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
37%
% Black
14%
21%
% White
75%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,825 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,784 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,825
$11,962
Spending / Student
$12,784
$11,615

Best Washington School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
934 Tiger Loop
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Roulhac Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1535 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1447 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3665 Roche Ave
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Washington Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
652 3rd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Chipley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3190 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2807
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Vernon High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3232 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2046
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Washington Institute For Specialized Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
680 2nd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6020
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
753 West Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Washington School District?
Washington School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,219 students.
What is the rank of Washington School District?
Washington School District is ranked #35 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington School District?
75% of Washington School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington School District?
Washington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Washington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,784 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,219 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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