For the 2026 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 Public High Schools in Gulf County (2026)
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 Public 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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