Washington School District

652 3rd St
Chipley, FL 32428-1442
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
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 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,219 students in Washington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), 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

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#27 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Washington  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Washington  School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
17 Students
7,127 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
82,684 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
1,067,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
37%
# Black Students
440 Students
599,852 Students
% Black Students
14%
21%
# White Students
2,407 Students
988,678 Students
% White Students
75%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
225 Students
120,797 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
83
65,492
# Students in K Grade:
259
195,805
# Students in 1st Grade:
282
204,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
211,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
260
217,908
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
214,300
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
205,644
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
210,929
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
223,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
218,377
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
230
213,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

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
This chart displays total revenue of Washington  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Washington  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,825
$11,962
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Washington  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,784
$11,615
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Washington  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Washington School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
934 Tiger Loop
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1447 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 964 students
Rank: #33.
Roulhac Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1535 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3665 Roche Ave
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
652 3rd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Chipley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #77.
Vernon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3232 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2046
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #88.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3190 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2807
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
753 West Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Grades: 1-12
| 16 students

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 #26 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) 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: 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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