For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,298 students in Washington County, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 329 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Washington County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, FL are Washington Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), Kate M. Smith Elementary School and Roulhac Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Washington County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1447 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 943 students
Rank: #33.
Roulhac Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1535 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3665 Roche Ave
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
652 3rd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #66.
Chipley High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6100
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3190 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2807
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2807
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Vernon High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2046
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2046
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Institute For Specialized Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 2nd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6020
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6020
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
753 West Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Grades: 1-12
| 13 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Florida Panhandle Technical College (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
757 Hoyt St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-1180
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Vernon Place High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3242 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-1264
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-1264
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Washington Couty Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2652 Third Street
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-622
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-622
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, FL include Washington Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), Kate M. Smith Elementary School and Roulhac Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, FL?
10 public schools are located in Washington County, FL.
What percentage of students in Washington County, FL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Washington County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, FL?
Washington County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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