For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,231 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 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
3,231 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
19 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
37%
# Black Students
430 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
13%
21%
# White Students
2,415 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
75%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
229 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
272
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
264
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
249
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
225
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
225
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
238
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,778 is higher 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 $12,737 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,778
$11,974
Spending / Student
$12,737
$11,627
Best Washington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1535 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1447 South Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #33.
Roulhac Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | 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
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3665 Roche Ave
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2486
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
652 3rd St
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
Chipley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6100
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #77.
Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2046
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2046
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
Vernon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3190 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2807
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2807
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Institute For Specialized Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
753 West Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6222
Grades: 4-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington School District?
Washington School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,231 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington School District?
75% of Washington School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 17:1, 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 $12,737 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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