Enrollment
563
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120201002027
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Chipley · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chipley High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chipley High School
Chipley High School is a mid-sized high school in Chipley, Florida, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 563 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 676 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #377.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 563 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Washington also operates Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students) and Vernon Elementary School (621 students) alongside Chipley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chipley High School compares
Chipley High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,910
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington, which includes Chipley High School.
$10,910
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 53.9%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chipley High School a good school?
Chipley High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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