Top Rankings
Wakulla School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,134 students in Wakulla School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Wakulla School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
15 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
5,134 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wakulla School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
37%
% Black
11%
21%
% White
78%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,541 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,440 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,541
$11,962
Spending / Student
$10,440
$11,615
Best Wakulla School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riversink Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Lonnie Raker Ln
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2664
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2664
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Crawfordville Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
379 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-3641
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-3641
Grades: K-5
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Shadeville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Warrior Way
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7155
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7155
Grades: K-5
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Wakulla Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22 Jean Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7143
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7143
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
Riversprings Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Spring Creek Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2300
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Wakulla High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3237 Coastal Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7125
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-7125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,386 students
Rank: #77.
Medart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2558 Coastal Hwy
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 962-4881
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 962-4881
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Wakulla Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 High Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0100
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0100
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Rank: #99.
Wakulla County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Wakulla Coast Charter School Of Arts Science & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
48 Shell Island Road
Saint Marks, FL 32355
(850) 925-6344
Saint Marks, FL 32355
(850) 925-6344
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative High School Program
Alternative School
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
87 Andrew J Hargrett Sr Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-8111
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-8111
Grades: PK
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
69 Arran Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
69 Arran Road
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Crawfordville, FL 32326
(850) 926-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wakulla School District?
Wakulla School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,134 students.
What is the rank of Wakulla School District?
Wakulla School District is ranked #17 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wakulla School District?
78% of Wakulla School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wakulla School District?
Wakulla School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Wakulla School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,440 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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