- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Vernon Middle School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120201002587 · Vernon, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 18.5:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Kate M. Smith Elementary School (933 students)
Vernon Middle School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Vernon Middle 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
- Vernon High Sc 326
Vernon High School
326 students
- This school 259
Vernon Middle School
259 students
What this shows Vernon Middle School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon Middle School compares
Vernon Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Washington reports $11,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~259 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.