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Vernon High School

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Vernon High School ranks 550 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

550^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 34% of Florida high schools

Summary

Vernon High School is a small, rural school in Vernon, FL, serving 326 students in grades 9-12 within the Washington County School District, where over half of students are economically disadvantaged.

Vernon High School shows a mixed academic picture. On one hand, its Biology 1 proficiency (64%) is competitive with nearby schools like Chipley High School (73%) and Holmes County High School (60%). However, Algebra 1 proficiency (31%) remains a significant weakness, though it has improved dramatically from just 15% the previous year. The school invests more per student ($13,674) than its peers, resulting in a lower student-teacher ratio (17.1:1) compared to Chipley (20.1:1). A major concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 42.4%—far above the state average and a persistent problem that undermines learning. Interestingly, Vernon outperformed Chipley in recent Algebra 1 and 9th-grade English Language Arts scores, despite facing greater economic challenges. The graduation rate is a bright spot, climbing to 90.4%, though this contrasts sharply with the high absenteeism rate.

For context, Ponce De Leon High School in the Holmes district demonstrates that high performance is possible even with limited resources and a high-needs population, achieving top scores in English Language Arts and Biology. Vernon’s recent improvements in Algebra 1 and graduation rates are encouraging, but the school needs stable, school-wide strategies and a focused effort to tackle chronic absenteeism to build consistent success.

326

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,674

Per pupil spending ?

52.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3232 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462

(850) 535-2046

District: Washington

Feeder schools for Vernon High School:

Elementary:	Kate M. Smith Elementary School
	Vernon Elementary School
Middle:	Roulhac Middle School
	Vernon Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.0%

African American:

13.8%

Two or more races:

9.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 44th percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (51% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg56%

Florida avg64%

550^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Washington

52^nd of 70Washington among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	33.6	550 of 838	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.3	584 of 844	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.2	571 of 807	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.5	475 of 792	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.4	321 of 774	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.9	463 of 746	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.9	341 of 734	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.4	430 of 716	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.7	303 of 714	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	38.8	386 of 693	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.7	390 of 687	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.3	339 of 648	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	33.8	372 of 606	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.2	292 of 622	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.7	287 of 620	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.2	307 of 587	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.4	263 of 577	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.6	193 of 563	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.9	234 of 477	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	47.2	287 of 487	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	33.4	349 of 484	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 164%-10 vs state

English Language Arts55%-5 vs state

US History54%-20 vs state

Geometry41%-15 vs state

Algebra 131%-32 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vernon High School	Public	9-12	3232 Moss Hill Rd	Vernon	32462	Washington County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 535-2046	326	19	17.1	52.8%	238 (73.0%)	45 (13.8%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (9.2%)	33.6	550^th of 838 public high schools	34.4%		30.3	584^th of 844 public high schools	30.8%	34				60.0	51.0					31.0	41.0	64.0	54.0		$13,674	$1,063	$12,610
Holmes County High School	Public	9-12	105 Blue Devil Dr	Bonifay	32425	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 547-9000	464	29	16.0	59.5%	405 (87.3%)	10 (2.2%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.5%)	35.2	531^st of 838 public high schools	36.6%		39.8	468^th of 844 public high schools	44.5%	63				54.0	55.0					16.0	30.0	60.0	72.0		$10,870	$958	$9,913
Chipley High School	Public	9-12	1545 Brickyard Rd	Chipley	32428	Washington County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 638-6100	563	28	20.1	29.3%	412 (73.2%)	84 (14.9%)	22 (3.9%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.4%)	38.8	485^th of 838 public high schools	42.1%		43	422^nd of 844 public high schools	50.0%	63				52.0	48.0					19.0	43.0	73.0	72.0		$11,112	$1,032	$10,079
Graduation Assistance Program	Public	6-12	307 W North Ave	Bonifay	32425	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	No	(850) 547-0470	45	4	12.8	86.7%	33 (73.3%)	4 (8.9%)	4 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.9%)								(n/a)			10.0						17.0				27.0		$10,743	$461	$10,282
Washington Institute For Specialized Education	Public	6-12	680 2nd St	Chipley	32428	Washington County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(850) 638-6020	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ponce De Leon High School	Public	6-12	1477 Ammons Rd	Ponce De Leon	32455	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 836-4242	298	19	15.5	65.1%	266 (89.3%)	4 (1.3%)	14 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	52.6	306^th of 838 public high schools	63.5%		28.2	602^nd of 844 public high schools	28.7%	296	57.0	67.0	63.0	80.0	77.0	46.0	61.0	33.0	58.0	44.0	35.0	78.0	58.0	85.0	$10,757	$1,120	$9,637

Frequently Asked Questions about Vernon High School

What district is Vernon High School in?

Washington

How many students attend Vernon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 326 students attended Vernon High School.

What is the racial makeup of Vernon High School?

Students at Vernon High School are 73% White, 14% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Vernon High School?

Vernon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kate M. Smith Elementary School
Elementary : Vernon Elementary School
Middle : Roulhac Middle School
Middle : Vernon Middle School

Is Vernon High School a good school?

Vernon High School ranks 550^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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