FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Data reveals that the majority of students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year were white, representing 75% of the Washington County School District total enrollment.
Additionally, the largest portion of students in the district are enrolled in elementary school grades, making up 46.3% of the total enrollment.
Washington County School District covers nine schools within Washington County, with its main office in Chipley.
Among the nine schools in Washington County School District, Kate M. Smith Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 964 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Kate M. Smith Elementary School | 964 |
| Vernon Elementary School | 604 |
| Chipley High School | 555 |
| Roulhac Middle School | 408 |
| Vernon High School | 331 |
| Vernon Middle School | 258 |
| Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave) | 68 |
| Washington Virtual Franchise | 16 |
| Washington Virtual Instruction Program | 15 |
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