For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 896 students in Gulf County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Gulf County, FL are Port St. Joe High School and Wewahitchka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gulf County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gulf County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Gulf County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wewahitchka High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Gulf County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port St. Joe High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Shark Dr
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8251
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8251
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Gr: 9-12
Gulf County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gulf County Superintendent's Office Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6150 Middle School Road
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-825
Gr: PK | 2 students
191 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 high schools in Gulf County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Gulf County, FL include Port St. Joe High School and Wewahitchka High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gulf County?
4 public high schools are located in Gulf County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gulf County?
Gulf County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gulf County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gulf County include: Wewahitchka High School vs. Port St. Joe High School, Port St. Joe High School vs. Wewahitchka High School
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