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Gulf County

Florida · Public K-12

Of the 7 public K-12 schools in Gulf County, the largest district by enrollment is Gulf (1,901 students). Total county enrollment runs around 1,901. That works out to 2 elementary and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Gulf County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,901
-76 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 78%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
9%
was 13%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,901
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,179
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.8%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
2
876 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
1,001 students
Combined / other
1
24 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
GULF
1,901 students · 1 district in Gulf County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Gulf County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
78%
Hispanic
5%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
7%
Black
9%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
47
15.1% under 18

Test scores in Gulf County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

See all 4 schools in Gulf County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOLPort St JoeHigh06-12575·
WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWewahitchkaElementaryPK-05448·
PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPort St JoeElementaryPK-05428·
WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOLWewahitchkaHigh06-12426·
PREK ESEPort St JoeCombinedPK-1124·
GULF APEXPort St JoeHigh07-120·
GULF VIRTUAL FRANCHISEPort St JoeHigh09-120·

Cities in Gulf County

Port St Joe5 schoolsWewahitchka2 schools

About Gulf County

Gulf County is a small Florida county of about 15,131 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 1,901 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,179, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 11% lower than the Florida median.

On the school-mix side, Gulf County consists of 2 elementary schools (876 students), 4 high schools (1,001), and 1 combined or other schools.

GULF dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,901 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 1,977 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,901 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 13% to 9% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Gulf County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Gulf County?
Gulf County, Florida has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,901 students.
How many high schools are in Gulf County?
Gulf County, Florida has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,001 students.
How many elementary schools are in Gulf County?
Gulf County, Florida has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 876 students.
What is the largest school district in Gulf County?
GULF is the largest school district in Gulf County, serving approximately 1,901 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Gulf County?
Gulf County, Florida has a population of approximately 15,131, with a median age of 47. About 15.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Gulf County?
Median household income in Gulf County is $61,179, below the Florida average of $68,377. About 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Gulf County?
Approximately 23.5% of adults 25 and older in Gulf County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Gulf County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.8% of students in Gulf County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Florida county average of 51.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gulf County schools?
Across Gulf County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Gulf County?
Gulf County residents are approximately 78% White, 5% Hispanic, 14% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data