Enrollment
326
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vernon, FL
Vernon High School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120201002029
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vernon, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernon High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernon High School
Vernon High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Vernon, Florida, enrolling 326 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.3% 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: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 326 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Washington also operates Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students) and Vernon Elementary School (621 students) alongside Vernon 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 Vernon High School compares
Vernon 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 73.0%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate M. Smith Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chipley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roulhac Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon 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
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 (~326 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vernon High School
How many students attend Vernon High School?
Vernon High School has 326 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vernon, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon High School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernon High School?
54.1% of students at Vernon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon High School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon High School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Vernon, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon High School?
Vernon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Vernon High School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vernon, 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 Vernon on the city page.
Is Vernon High School a good school?
Vernon High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Vernon High School, Washington also operates Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students), Vernon Elementary School (621 students), and Chipley High School (563 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.
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