For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 869 students in Wewahitchka, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Wewahitchka, FL are Wewahitchka Elementary School and Wewahitchka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wewahitchka, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Wewahitchka have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wewahitchka, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wewahitchka Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 E River Rd
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2476
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2476
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Wewahitchka High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Gator Cir
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2228
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Wewahitchka, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190 Alligator Alley
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-6840
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wewahitchka, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wewahitchka, FL include Wewahitchka Elementary School and Wewahitchka High School.
How many public schools are located in Wewahitchka?
2 public schools are located in Wewahitchka.
What is the racial composition of students in Wewahitchka?
Wewahitchka public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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