Enrollment
1,121
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williston, FL
Williston Middle High School
Federal NCES profile for Williston Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120114001201
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williston Middle High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Williston · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Williston Middle High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williston Middle High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Williston, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williston Middle High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williston Middle High School
Williston Middle High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Williston, Florida, enrolling 1,121 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 53% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.7% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,121 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 723 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #719, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 733 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 393 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,121 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Levy also operates Chiefland Middle High School (760 students) and Chiefland Elementary School (725 students) alongside Williston Middle 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 Williston Middle High School compares
Williston Middle 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,121 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,121
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$10,893
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 733 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Williston Middle High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Levy, which includes Williston Middle High School.
$10,893
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 49.6%
Federal 25.3%
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 Williston Middle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefland Middle High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chiefland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronson Middle/High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williston Middle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other 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 (~1,121 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Williston Middle High School
How many students attend Williston Middle High School?
Williston Middle High School has 1,121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williston, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston Middle High School is 27.3:1, which is 53% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williston Middle High School?
55.7% of students at Williston Middle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williston Middle High School?
The largest demographic group at Williston Middle High School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Williston, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williston Middle High School?
Williston Middle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Williston Middle High School rank among public schools in Williston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williston Middle High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Williston, 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 Williston on the city page.
Is Williston Middle High School a good school?
Williston Middle High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Levy?
Besides Williston Middle High School, Levy also operates Chiefland Middle High School (760 students), Chiefland Elementary School (725 students), and Joyce M. Bullock Elementary School (638 students). See the Levy district page for the complete list.
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