Lawton Chiles High School is a public high school located on US 319 in unincorporated Leon County, Florida, United States, north of Tallahassee. It is a part of the Leon County school district.
Serving 1,928 students in grades 9-12, Lawton Chiles High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawton Chiles High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lawton Chiles High School's student population of 1,928 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawton Chiles High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton Chiles High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timberwolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawton Chiles High School's ranking?
Lawton Chiles High School is ranked #567 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lawton Chiles High School often compared to?
Lawton Chiles High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leon High School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawton Chiles High School?
The graduation rate of Lawton Chiles High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lawton Chiles High School?
1,928 students attend Lawton Chiles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lawton Chiles High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawton Chiles High School?
Lawton Chiles High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawton Chiles High School offer ?
Lawton Chiles High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawton Chiles High School part of?
Lawton Chiles High School is part of Leon School District.
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