Total enrollment
3,204
-195 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Washington County
Florida · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Washington County's 10 public schools is roughly 3,204 students, an average of about 320 per school. Washington runs the largest share. The level mix is 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Washington County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Washington County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Florida | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.8% | #51 of 63 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,204 | #52 of 65 | #1,776 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #52 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #13 of 65 | #2,084 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.1% | #41 of 65 | #1,777 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.7% | #52 of 64 | #1,344 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Washington County school rankings
Residents
25,529
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
3,204
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,210
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.1%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
2
1,554 students
Middle
2
673 students
High
3
889 students
Combined / other
3
88 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
WASHINGTON
3,204 students · 1 district in Washington County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
11.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.0% under 18
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- ROULHAC MIDDLE SCHOOL· 58.0%
- KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 57.3%
- VERNON HIGH SCHOOL· 55.5%
- CHIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL· 53.5%
- VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL· 48.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 46.2%
- VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL· 48.6%
- CHIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL· 53.5%
- VERNON HIGH SCHOOL· 55.5%
- KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 57.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE M. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Chipley | Elementary | KG-05 | 933 | · |
| VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Vernon | Elementary | PK-05 | 621 | · |
| CHIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Chipley | High | 09-12 | 563 | · |
| ROULHAC MIDDLE SCHOOL | Chipley | Middle | 06-08 | 414 | · |
| VERNON HIGH SCHOOL | Vernon | High | 09-12 | 326 | · |
| VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Vernon | Middle | 06-08 | 259 | · |
| WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF VARYING EXCEPTIONALITIES (WAVE) | Chipley | Combined | PK-12 | 64 | · |
| WASHINGTON VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Chipley | Combined | KG-12 | 17 | · |
| WASHINGTON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Chipley | Combined | KG-12 | 7 | · |
| WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR SPECIALIZED EDUCATION | Chipley | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
Across the sparse Florida county of Washington County of about 25,529 residents, the public-school footprint covers 10 schools and about 3,204 students.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,210 a year, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 15% lower than the Florida median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Washington County consists of 2 elementary schools (1,554 students), 2 middle schools (673), 3 high schools (889), and 3 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Washington County is WASHINGTON, which alone enrolls about 3,204 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Washington County has decreased 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,399 students to 3,204.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Washington County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data