Gulf School District
School District · Port St Joe, Florida
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,110
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,110
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Gulf?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gulf as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Port St. Joe High School
Port St. Joe · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wewahitchka High School
Wewahitchka · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Port St. Joe Elementary School
Port St. Joe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#52 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,110
+$2,349 vs Florida median
District size
1,915 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Gulf ranks #52 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Gulf's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Port St. Joe High School (7.3/10), Wewahitchka High School (5.7/10), and Port St. Joe Elementary School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gulf
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port St. Joe High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Wewahitchka High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Port St. Joe Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Wewahitchka Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gulf
Gulf is a Port St Joe, Florida school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,915 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $14,110 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Gulf demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Port St. Joe High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Gulf students show an average math proficiency of 56.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gulf, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gulf with test data.
Schools in Gulf
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Port St Joe
- Total Enrollment
- 1,915
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gulf?
Gulf has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gulf?
The average composite rating for Gulf is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gulf?
Gulf spends $14,110 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gulf?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gulf is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gulf?
Port St. Joe High School is the highest-rated school in Gulf with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Gulf?
Across schools in Gulf with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gulf compare to other districts in Florida?
Gulf has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.6%
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Compare Gulf with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
- Hillsborough (305)
- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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