Best Schools in Gulf County, FL
Gulf County, FL has 6 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,934 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Gulf County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gulf County, FL
The top high schools in Gulf County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port St. Joe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 512 Students
2. Wewahitchka High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gulf County, FL
The top elementary schools in Gulf County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port St. Joe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
2. Wewahitchka Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
3. Prek Ese
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gulf • Public • Grades Pre K - 11 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gulf County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gulf County, FL has a total population of 14,192 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gulf County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gulf County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gulf County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gulf County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gulf County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gulf County, FL
How many schools are in Gulf County, FL?
Gulf County, FL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,934 students in total.
How do schools in Gulf County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Gulf County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Gulf County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gulf County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gulf County
2 places in Gulf County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Port St Joe (2)
- Wewahitchka (2)
School districts (1)
- Gulf (5 schools)