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#3350 of 3,778 schools in FL

Vernon High School

High School · Washington · Vernon, FL

A Washington high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3232 MOSS HILL RD, Vernon, FL 32462

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation4.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$11,761
Chronic Absenteeism38.1%

Students at Vernon High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2013
ELA
46%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2024
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vernon High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average257/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,581

Median home value

$174,600

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in WASHINGTON

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chipley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available555Compare →
Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (wave)Enrollment path unverified7.7PK–12Not available68Compare →
Washington Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–12Not available16Compare →
Washington Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Washington

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$11,761NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vernon High School is listed in WASHINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vernon High School

Vernon High School is a public high school in Vernon, FL, part of Washington, serving approximately 331 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,350 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vernon High School

What grades does Vernon High School serve?

Vernon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Vernon High School?

Vernon High School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vernon High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vernon High School rank in FL?

Vernon High School ranks #3,350 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Vernon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vernon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Vernon High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Vernon High School a charter school?

No, Vernon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vernon High School a Title I school?

No, Vernon High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernon High School?

57.7% of students at Vernon High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 32462)
3,452
Area median age
44.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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