Top Rankings
Wakulla School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,156 students in Wakulla School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Wakulla School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
15 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
5,156 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Wakulla School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
206 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
37%
# Black Students
489 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
10%
21%
# White Students
4,112 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
80%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
315 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
428
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
400
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
412
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
384
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
328
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
383
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
374
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
362
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
381
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
408
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
377
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
350
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,396 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,497
$11,974
Spending / Student
$10,396
$11,627
Best Wakulla School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riversink Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Lonnie Raker Ln
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2664
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2664
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Crawfordville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
379 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-3641
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-3641
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Shadeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Warrior Way
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7155
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7155
Grades: K-5
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Wakulla Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22 Jean Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7143
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7143
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Riversprings Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Spring Creek Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2300
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Wakulla High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3237 Coastal Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7125
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,418 students
Rank: #77.
Medart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2558 Coastal Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 962-4881
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 962-4881
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Wakulla Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 962-2151
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 962-2151
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #99.
Wakulla County Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Wakulla Coast Charter School Of Arts Science & Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
48 Shell Island Road
Saint Marks, FL 32355
(850) 925-6344
Saint Marks, FL 32355
(850) 925-6344
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative High School Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0065
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
District Pre-k Programs
Magnet School
87 Andrew J Hargrett Sr Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-8111
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-8111
Grades: PK
| 223 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teen Parent Pk Child Care Program
Magnet School
360 Shadeville Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0065
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wakulla Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wakulla Virtual School
Magnet School
69 Arran Road
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wakulla School District?
Wakulla School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,156 students.
What is the rank of Wakulla School District?
Wakulla School District is ranked #17 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wakulla School District?
80% of Wakulla School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wakulla School District?
Wakulla School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Wakulla School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,396 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
