- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120201002029
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Vernon High School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120201002029 · Vernon, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 17.2:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students)
Vernon High School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Vernon 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
- Chipley High S
Chipley High School
563 students
- Roulhac Middle
Roulhac Middle School
414 students
- This school 326
Vernon High School
326 students
- Vernon Middle 259
Vernon Middle School
259 students
What this shows Vernon High School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon High School compares
Vernon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Washington reports $11,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.