- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chipley, FL
Chipley High School
Federal NCES profile for Chipley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120201002027
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chipley High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Chipley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chipley High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chipley High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Chipley, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Chipley High School shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 120201002027 · Chipley, FL High · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 21.7:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students)
Chipley High School shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chipley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kate M. Smith
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
933 students
- Vernon Element
Vernon Elementary School
621 students
- This school
Chipley High School
563 students
- Roulhac Middle
Roulhac Middle School
414 students
- Vernon High Sc 326
Vernon High School
326 students
- Vernon Middle 259
Vernon Middle School
259 students
What this shows Chipley High School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chipley High School compares
Chipley High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Chipley High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington reports $11,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chipley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate M. Smith Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roulhac Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chipley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chipley High School
How many students attend Chipley High School?
Chipley High School has 563 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chipley, FL. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chipley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chipley High School is 21.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chipley High School?
44.2% of students at Chipley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chipley High School?
The largest demographic group at Chipley High School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Chipley, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chipley High School?
Chipley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chipley High School rank among public schools in Chipley?
By Resource Investment Index, Chipley High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Chipley, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chipley on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington?
Besides Chipley High School, Washington also operates Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students), Vernon Elementary School (621 students), and Roulhac Middle School (414 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.