Enrollment
259
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernon, FL
Vernon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120201002587
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vernon, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernon Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernon Middle School
Vernon Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Vernon, Florida, enrolling 259 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 259 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 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.7% 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: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 259 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 Vernon Middle 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 Middle School compares
Vernon Middle 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.7%
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.8 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 79.5%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Vernon Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington, which includes Vernon Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate M. Smith Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chipley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roulhac Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon Middle 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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle 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 (~259 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vernon Middle School
How many students attend Vernon Middle School?
Vernon Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernon, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernon Middle School?
69.9% of students at Vernon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon Middle School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Vernon, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon Middle School?
Vernon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vernon Middle School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Vernon Middle School earns 36/100 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 Middle 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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