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Wakulla County

Florida · Public K-12

Wakulla County in Florida is home to 15 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 5,138 students between them, broken out as 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high. Wakulla is the largest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Wakulla County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,138
-52 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-1 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 80%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
11%
was 10%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
1 districts
Enrollment
5,138
NCES CCD
Median income
$81,895
Above Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.1%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
7
2,686 students
Middle
2
1,028 students
High
2
1,369 students
Combined / other
4
55 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
WAKULLA
5,138 students · 1 district in Wakulla County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wakulla 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
4%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Wakulla County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

See all 8 schools in Wakulla County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WAKULLA HIGH SCHOOLCrawfordvilleHigh09-121,369·
CRAWFORDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCrawfordvilleElementaryKG-05691·
SHADEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCrawfordvilleElementaryKG-05653·
RIVERSINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCrawfordvilleElementaryKG-05552·
RIVERSPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLCrawfordvilleMiddle06-08552·
WAKULLA MIDDLE SCHOOLCrawfordvilleMiddle06-08476·
MEDART ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCrawfordvilleElementaryPK-05417·
DISTRICT PRE-K PROGRAMSCrawfordvilleElementaryPK-PK204·
WAKULLA COAST CHARTER SCHOOL OF ARTS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYSt MarksElementaryPK-08169·
WAKULLA INSTITUTECrawfordvilleCombinedKG-1255·
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMCrawfordvilleHigh09-120·
TEEN PARENT PK CHILD CARE PROGRAMCrawfordvilleElementaryPK-PK0·
WAKULLA COUNTY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMCrawfordvilleCombinedKG-120·
WAKULLA VIRTUAL FRANCHISECrawfordvilleCombinedKG-120·
WAKULLA VIRTUAL SCHOOLCrawfordvilleCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Wakulla County

Crawfordville14 schoolsSt Marks1 school

About Wakulla County

Wakulla County is a thinly populated county of about 35,387 residents in Florida. Its public-school system hosts approximately 5,138 students across 15 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $81,895, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 20% noticeably above the Florida median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Wakulla County consists of 7 elementary schools (2,686 students), 2 middle schools (1,028), 2 high schools (1,369), and 4 combined or other schools.

WAKULLA is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,138 students across Wakulla County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 5,190 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,138 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Wakulla County lost 1 school, going from 11 to 10. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 80% to 77%.

On this page, the community for Wakulla County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Wakulla County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Wakulla County, Florida, with a combined enrollment of about 5,138.
How many high schools are in Wakulla County?
Wakulla County, Florida has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,369 students.
How many middle schools are in Wakulla County?
Wakulla County, Florida has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,028 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wakulla County?
Wakulla County, Florida has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,686 students.
What is the largest school district in Wakulla County?
WAKULLA is the largest school district in Wakulla County, serving approximately 5,138 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Wakulla County?
Wakulla County, Florida has a population of approximately 35,387, with a median age of 42. About 20.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wakulla County?
Median household income in Wakulla County is $81,895, above the Florida average of $68,377. About 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wakulla County?
Approximately 23.3% of adults 25 and older in Wakulla County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wakulla County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.1% of students in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County schools?
Across Wakulla County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.1 to 1.

Wakulla County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data