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Gulf School District

150 Middle School Rd
Port St Joe, FL 32456-2261
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gulf School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,915 students in Gulf School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Gulf School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
7 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
1,915 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gulf School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#49 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
46%
52%
48%
52%
41%
52%
83%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
37%
% Black
10%
21%
% White
77%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,534 is higher 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 $21,354 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,534
$11,962
Spending / Student
$21,354
$11,615

Best Gulf School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port St. Joe High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Shark Dr
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8251
Grades: 7-12
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Port St. Joe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2201 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Wewahitchka Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
514 E River Rd
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2476
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Wewahitchka High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Gator Cir
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gulf Apex
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Prek Ese
Special Education School
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Grades: PK-7
| 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gulf School District?
Gulf School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,915 students.
What is the rank of Gulf School District?
Gulf School District is ranked #50 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf School District?
77% of Gulf School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gulf School District?
Gulf School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Gulf School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,354 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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